human
Pull tight now!
gpt
What are they doing now, Mr. Bernard?
human
That’s what I should like to know, said Joe.
gpt
They are coming ashore, I think.
human
Coming ashore! What! on that rope?
gpt
Astride of it, or hanging on by their hands? That’s what I’d like to know!
human
Boys, keep quiet! said Mr. Bernard.
gpt
The captain is calling.
human
All ready there?
gpt
Ay, ay,--all ready!
human
They can’t hear, said Mr. Bernard;
gpt
All ready!
human
Oh, they are launching a big basket!
gpt
They are coming in that? Whew!
human
Ready, there?
gpt
All ready!
human
Steady, then--pull!
gpt
Now, boys, stand off! said Kramer, motioning the crowd away.
human
I only want the men now; steady pulling is what we want.
gpt
There she comes! there she comes!
human
Hold, there!