human
It would save us a great deal of trouble if a vessel would come, observed Billy.
gpt
If we could build a steamer it would be very well; but we may be becalmed for days together, and I should not like to go through what we had to endure in the boat--mashed yams and oil. Bah! I've not got the taste out of my mouth yet.
human
You've put a good many things into it, though, since then, said Desmond.
gpt
For my part, after we have done so much, I should be almost disappointed if we were to be taken off before our craft was finished. I should not exactly wish to go round Cape Horn in her, but I would go anywhere else. I hope Rogers will decide on sailing for Hong-kong.
human
At all events, I wish she was finished, for I am tired of that sawing work,
gpt
Well, Billy, we will haul down the flag, as there appears to be nothing in sight; but before we go, just swarm up the flag-staff, and take another look round; the horizon is remarkably clear, and you might see a ship's royals, even though they were but just above it.
human
A sail! a sail! to the eastward!
gpt
Are you certain of it?
human
As sure as if I had it in my hand, answered Billy.
gpt
A ship's royals, I am certain of it. I think, too, she is standing this way.
human
Come down, then, said Desmond,