human
We've done wrong, Hickathrift, said the squire after they had been borne along by the current for some distance;
gpt
Ay, said the great wheelwright, who was standing in the bows with his long leaping-pole in his hand;
human
I do puzzle, squire. I've been looking out for a light to show where Grimsey lies, for here, in the dark, it's watter, watter, watter, and I can't see the big poplar by Tallington's. Hi! Dave, where's Grimsey, thinks ta?
gpt
Nay, I don't know.
human
Can you make it out, John Warren?
gpt
Nay, lad, I'm 'bout bet.
human
Then, squire, if they can't say, I can't. What shall we do?
gpt
We must wait for daylight, said the squire, after peering into the darkness ahead for some time.
human
We shall be swept far past it if we go on. Can you hold the punt with your pole?
gpt
Nay, no more'n you could a bull with a bit o' tar band, mester. We mun keep a sharp look-out for the next tree, and lay hold of the branches and stop there. D'ye hear, lads?
human
Aye, what is it?
gpt
Look out for the next tree, and hing on till daylight.
human
Look out!
gpt
I see her, my lad,