human
Not I, if I can help it, thinks I to myself.
gpt
How to get out of this damn ship without leaving my money behind?
human
Want to be paid off, sir; sorry, but really I can't stand this life any more.
gpt
You? What? How the Sheol am I to get another man in your place? he answered.
human
Why! Even if I could get a man mad or drunk enough to go on this run, I'd have to give him £12 a month, and what do you think the owners would say at my paying off a £10 man to engage another at £12? No fear, Senex, here you stay, old chap, and don't make any mistake about it.
gpt
Thanks, sir. But look, er--you'd better look out for another man, sir, all the same.
human
Humph!