human
Pardon, sir, me tink find out de leak. If black Peter get drowned, easily find better man to take him place.
gpt
I shall be very glad if you do, Peter, for I suspect if the leak is not found we shall all be drowned together, said the engineer.
human
What do you propose doing?
gpt
Jus' dive down under de water, wid rope round him waist, an' have a bright light held above where him go down. You see, sir, lantern no burn under de water, or me take him down.
human
You might possibly succeed; but I fear you will lose your life, answered the engineer.
gpt
But you shall try if you like.
human
All right, ear, said Peter,