human
I must beg you, Captain Rogers, to put back. My dressing-case, with valuables to a large amount, has been left behind; and it will to a certainty be stolen. I cannot do without it while campaigning; and it will be a fearful inconvenience not to have it on board. I will give you a written request, if you think it necessary to have one.
gpt
I cannot return to harbour for such a purpose, even with a written request from you, answered Jack, scarcely able to restrain his laughter.
human
Perhaps the case in question has been brought on board after all. If not, anything I possess I shall be happy to place at your disposal.
gpt
You do not possess what I require, I am sure,
human
But tell me what it is that your case contains which I cannot supply!
gpt
My second set of teeth, he whispered.
human
I confide the fact to you; I shall never masticate my food without them; I shall die of indigestion.
gpt
I own, major, I do not possess a second set of teeth of any description, but we will try the doctor; he is a clever man, and although such things are not supplied among our medical stores, he may possibly have some.
human
I shall be most grateful if he can furnish me, answered the major, in the same tone as before;