human
I am sorry,
gpt
You are strangely daring, Mr Hume.
human
My thought was to show my sympathy, and I could not find words.
gpt
It is true. You English are slow of speech, but quick to act. That is why, in this matter, I am trusting to my mother's countrymen.
human
Will you trust me also, my Captain?
gpt
You! But we are to land you at Madeira.
human
I am in your service already for a time; will you not engage me permanently?
gpt
But you do not understand. We cannot hope to escape the Brazilian warships without a fight, and they are but the first of the dangers to be met and overcome.
human
And yet you will face those dangers?
gpt
For my father's freedom!
human
But Mr Webster, Captain Pardoe, these sailors, what of them?
gpt
They are men accustomed to danger; they know the risks they run, and are satisfied with their reward.
human
And yet a few hours ago you urged me to help you?
gpt
And you at first declined?
human
I knew nothing then; but now you have taken me into your confidence, and I would be a poor thing, indeed, if I were to step ashore at the first opportunity. I may not be able to do much, but--
gpt
You will see I do not run into needless danger--is that it, Mr Hume? she said, with a smile.
human
I accept your services, sir, she added slowly;
gpt
she went on, with a tremble in her voice,