human
Ah, Captain Pinto, exclaimed Don Luis, with a smile on his lips,
gpt
I trust that this once, at least, my hopes rather than your forebodings may be realised; see, the breeze is still our friend, nor does it seem inclined to desert us, and perhaps, after all our fears, yonder mass may prove but a fog bank, through which we may quickly cleave our way.
human
Still sanguine, and expecting better fortune than will probably fall to our lot? But, although your hopes are bright, I am not to be deceived by any treacherous appearances. Even while you have been speaking the breeze has fallen; look over the side, and observe the ship makes much less way through the water than she did a few minutes ago; and see her wake, for how short a distance does the foamy line extend ere the waves obliterate all signs of it! Mark me, the breeze, like hollow friends, will soon desert us. Ah! said I not true? The words have scarcely passed my lips ere my predictions are fulfilled.
gpt
In all studding sails, Senhor Alvez, he shouted to his first lieutenant.
human
They are like officious friends, and do us more harm than benefit.
gpt
All hands, shorten sail,
human
Be quick, my men, be quick! There's no time to lose!--Man your downhauls!--Let fly your gear! shouted the Captain, through his speaking-trumpet; and in a minute the light, airy canvass, before extended like wings on each side of the larger sails, was taken into the tops, or hauled down on deck.
gpt
Hand the royals, Senhor Alvez, cried the commander again.
human
Furl topgallant-sails, and down with the royal and topgallant-yards! he quickly added.
gpt
We may as well relieve the craft of all top-hamper: she'll dance all the lighter for it.