human
So I suppose, said the skipper coolly,
gpt
Yes, yes, cried the Count eagerly.
human
What next?
gpt
Order up what spare sails you've got from the store-room, and a few coils of new line.
human
Good, said the skipper coolly.
gpt
That's smart.
human
What next?
gpt
Well, sir, as quickly as I can, I want to do something to lighten the ship.
human
No; I must protest! cried the Count excitedly.
gpt
You are going to throw the guns overboard?
human
Humph! grunted the captain.
gpt
Who said so? I didn't. Nay, that'd be a pity. I wouldn't do that till the very last.
human
Ah!
gpt
Well, the next thing is, sir, just you leave me and my men alone and let yours look on till I want their help.