human
Let some one bind the wounds of that man, Senhor Alvez. Carry him below, but secure his feet, that in the frenzy to which these people are liable, he commit no mischief, said the Captain.
gpt
I will examine him to-morrow at leisure, when he is fully certain to prove worthy of hanging; but, as he was speaking, consciousness returned to the mind of the stranger; for at that moment, uttering a few words, he made a gesture of supplication. The captain looked at him earnestly, as the light of the lantern fell upon his features; again the same gesture was repeated, when he once more sunk into a state of insensibility. Whatever it was, it seemed to have a magic effect on Captain Pinto, as scrutinising him closely, he said, as if to himself,
human
then exclaimed aloud,
gpt
saying which, the captain, accompanied by Don Luis, followed the seamen, who, surprised at the change of orders, bore the wounded stranger to the cabin, where he was carefully placed on a couch, and his host, with his own hands, commenced, in the most tender way, to examine his wounds till the surgeon made his appearance, when that officer pronounced them not dangerous, if immediately attended to. Restoratives being applied, he at length gave signs of returning animation, and sitting up, gazed wildly at the people who stood around him; but the captain would allow none to question him till he had been supplied with dry clothes, and every comfort that could be thought of. All were then desired to quit the cabin, the Captain requesting Don Luis to retire to his own berth till he summoned him, then approached the captive, and taking his hand,
human
My brother, he said,
gpt
Thanks, my brother, thanks, returned the stranger,
human
My suspicions were not wrong then, said the Captain, drawing still nearer, and gazing earnestly at him;
gpt
You have seen them before, Captain Pinto, he said;
human
I am at fault then, answered the Captain;
gpt
It is as well that you should remain in ignorance for the present, my friend, answered the stranger.
human
I know that I can fully trust you; but remember that there are some secrets which are dangerous to the possessor, and I would not make you incur peril on my account if possible.
gpt
I will ask no further, my brother, said the Captain;