human
We may thank our stars it is no worse, said he;
gpt
Not much. But I say, what a figure I am!
human
Not altogether adapted for an evening party, I admit. But never mind. There's a cure for everything except broken bones. Let's get back again as fast as we can, for the captain will be in a beautiful rage!
gpt
Am I to conclude, gentlemen, said he,
human
Just look at M'Whirter, captain, said Pounset,
gpt
Well, after all, he _does_ seem in a precious mess. I shall pass it over as a mere accident, but don't let it happen again. Fall in, gentlemen.
human
Why, M'Whirter, you're not going to poison us to death, are you? said Anthony Whaup.
gpt
Pray keep to the other side, like a good fellow--you're not just altogether a bouquet.
human
Do they gut the herrings down yonder, M'Whirter? asked Archy Chaffinch.
gpt
Excuse me for remarking that your flavour is rather full than fragrant.
human
I wish they had allowed smoking on parade! said a third.
gpt
It would require a strong Havannah to temper the exhalations of our comrade.
human
Hadn't you better go home at once? suggested Randolph.
gpt
My horse is beginning to cough.
human
Yes--yes! cried half-a-dozen.
gpt
Go home at once.
human
And if you are wise, added Hargate,