human
See here, Sim, you'd best shet that trap-door of yours, it's letting out too much blue smoke, and the dominee don't permit swearing among the boys. Cal'late I can give you some assistance if you're needing it, said the seaman, coming uncomfortably near.
gpt
As for that there slugger of yourn, he's nothing but a white-livered cur of a coward.
human
You take back those words, or I'll make you swallow them one at a time!
gpt
This here is my friend you hurt, --the seaman's eyes flashed with fury as he jerked his thumb toward the minister,--
human
Why, you doddering old idiot! If you didn't want your little pet hurt, you'd best have kept him home. I understand he's your special hobby.
gpt
You'd best apologize,
human
When I do it will be in a hotter place than where we are to-night. I did nothing----
gpt
Don't lie to me! I see what you done. Either you fight like a man,--even if you ain't one,--or by the lord Harry----