human
That you will, Alison. You're a brave lad, I know. We'll all try and fight like men against the ruffians. Like lions, eh, Dale? Like lions.
gpt
To be sure, sir, I said;
human
Yes, yes, directly, he said hastily, and I saw him turn very red in the face.
gpt
I suppose the mutineers know that we have a very valuable cargo?
human
Yes, sir; I expect that's it, I replied.
gpt
But they're not going to have it. We'll sink the ship first, and escape in one of the boats.
human
To be sure we will, but it's a sad business, Dale. There is my consignment of salmon and trout. Do you think the scoundrels would let me go and see to them?
gpt
No, sir, I said,
human
I don't believe they would. Come along.
gpt
I'm afraid you are right. Yes; I'll come directly; but there was something else that I wanted to say to you. Dear me, what a memory I have! Oh, I know!
human
Yes; it was about--oh yes--that was it. It's a terrible business, and--how does Miss Denning seem? Does she bear up about it all?
gpt
Well, pretty fairly, sir. Of course she is very much alarmed, and she is anxious about her brother.
human
Is she, though? he said.
gpt
Poor girl. Of course, yes, she would be. Did she seem very anxious about any one else--Mr Frewen, for instance?
human
No, sir; I don't remember that she mentioned him.
gpt
Poor girl. No, of course not, nor me neither, I suppose?
human
Oh no, I'm sure of that, sir, I said decisively.
gpt
She certainly did not mention your name. But we must go back now, sir, and see if we are wanted.
human
Of course. Come along,