human
I don't see Brymer; is he hurt?
gpt
No; quite safe.
human
Mr Preddle?
gpt
We are all pretty sound, and the mutineers are shut down in the forecastle, sir.
human
Oh, if I only had strength! said the captain.
gpt
Doctor, you have half cured me with this news; can't you give anything to set me up for an hour or two?
human
Nothing, said Mr Frewen, sadly.
gpt
I can only tell you that you must be patient. You must lie here and give your orders. We will execute them as far as we can.
human
And we are in a bad storm. There must be danger on that side too, but I can do nothing.
gpt
Mr Brymer will do his best, and there are three of the best seamen to help.
human
What?
gpt
Hampton, and two more?
human
No, no, traitors, don't trust them--the scoundrels.
gpt
No, we arn't, cap'n, growled Bob Hampton.
human
We was obliged to sham Abram a bit. Now I do call that 'ere hard, arter me and Dumlow and Barney helped get the ship back again.
gpt
You did?
human
Course we did.
gpt
Yes, they have been true as steel, said Mr Frewen.
human
You need not fear these men.
gpt
And that boy, Walters?
human
Oh, him, sir! He's down below somewheres, and he'd better stay too, growled Bob Hampton,
gpt
But have you got the men prisoners?
human
Yes, quite safe.
gpt
Then the ship must be seen to. She's labouring heavily. Tell Brymer--
human
I shall tell Mr Brymer nothing, said Mr Frewen firmly.
gpt
You shall give him your orders instead. You can be at peace now, sir, so lie still patiently, and believe that everything possible will be done to preserve order and save the ship.
human
Yes; thank you, said the captain, whose lip was quivering.
gpt
I know I must be patient. There, I'll try and do what I have not done these many hours,--go to sleep. But bring me some news sometimes, Dale, my lad, I shall be so anxious to know.