human
Has anything happened whilst I slept?
gpt
Nothing,
human
The ice shows no signs of giving?
gpt
I see none,
human
Well, cried he, with a sarcastic sneer,
gpt
I replied.
human
Try _your_ hand. If you fail, I promise you I shall not be disappointed.
gpt
But you English sailors, said he, wagging his head and regarding me with a great deal of wildness in his eye,
human
Mr. Tassard, said I, approaching him and looking him full in the face,
gpt
I would advise you to sweeten your temper and change your tone. I have borne myself very moderately towards you, submitted to your insults with patience, and have done you some kindness. I am not afraid of you. On the contrary, I look upon you as a swaggering bully and a hoary villain. Do you understand me? I am a desperate man in a desperate situation. But if I don't fear death, depend upon it, I don't fear _you_--and I take God to witness that if you do not use me with the civility I have a right to expect, I will kill you.