human
But he has been saying something, lads,
gpt
Ay, ay, of course, cried Joe.
human
Our old man don't want to lose us, and he knows best what he ought to do. Go on, Mr Rodd, sir; tell us what he means.
gpt
I think he means to keep on quietly, in the hope of the schooner not being signalled to heave to.
human
Go on, sir, please, quick! panted one of the men.
gpt
You don't know what it means to us.
human
Before it becomes dark,
gpt
Ay, ay, my lad! That's right, sir. Why, of course, cried Joe exultingly.
human
Trust our old man, boys;