human
Well, now we've had our cheer, and have all been flattering ourselves with the thoughts of home, I'm ready to take any bet Duff likes to make that we shall not be in England this day six weeks, or two months, if he likes, for I believe, after all, it's a hum of his; and I propose we cob him as a punishment for deceiving his Majesty's liege subjects and gallant officers as he has done.
gpt
I can prove, though, that I speak the truth, exclaimed Jemmy, who saw the day turning against him.
human
Any one of you go and ask Mr Saltwell. He heard it from the captain, I tell you.
gpt
No, no, put in Togle.
human
Punishment first and proof afterwards. That's the way the Turks manage, and they are sensible people. You can take the cobbing first, and then go and ask Mr Saltwell, or the skipper himself, if you like.
gpt
You go and be damned, Togle, retorted Duff.
human
You know well enough that I'm speaking the truth; and mind, old chap, I shall keep you to your bet,--two months, you said.
gpt
I made no bet, answered Togle.
human
You offered to bet yourself, but you didn't propose what it should be,--a dinner at the Star, or--
gpt
Oh! come in here, Muhajiar; you'll know all about it, cried Jack Raby.
human
Take a glass. We haven't seen you for some time. Have you heard whether we are going home?
gpt
So the purser's steward told me, gentlemen, and it is generally believed throughout the ship,