human
Where have you sailed?
gpt
A little everywhere.
human
And do you know where the _Dolphin_ is bound for?
gpt
Yes; and that is what tempts me.
human
Ah, well! I have no mind to let a fellow of your stamp escape me. Go and find the first mate, and get him to enrol you.
gpt
Well! did you hear me?
human
Yes, but it is not all, replied the sailor.
gpt
I have something else to ask you.
human
Ah! You are wasting my time, replied James, sharply;
gpt
I have not a moment to lose in talking.
human
I shall not keep you long, replied Crockston;
gpt
He has a fine uncle, then,
human
Hah! Hah!
gpt
Have you finished?
human
Well, this is what I have to say, when one takes the uncle, the nephew comes into the bargain.
gpt
Ah! indeed!
human
Yes, that is the custom, the one does not go without the other.
gpt
And what is this nephew of yours?
human
A lad of fifteen whom I am going to train to the sea; he is willing to learn, and will make a fine sailor some day.
gpt
How now, Master Crockston, cried James Playfair;
human
Don't let us speak ill of cabin-boys: there was one of them who became Admiral Nelson, and another Admiral Franklin.
gpt
Upon my honour, friend, replied James Playfair,