human
Are you the captain of this vessel?
gpt
I am,
human
Show me your bill of lading.
gpt
Bill of lading? echoed the captive.
human
You must hunt for it if you want it.
gpt
One word from me, Captain, and your life would be forfeit. You would swing from that tree by one of your own cables.
human
I know that, brigand, replied the prisoner.
gpt
Get a cable and carry out your threat; the rope that will hang you is not so very far away, either.
human
Very well, exclaimed the German.
gpt
Then, I need only give the order to these, my faithful subjects, and the whole of your valuable cargo will be strewn on the sands, and your airship will be alight. I do not propose to adopt those measures unless you compel me. I will give you five minutes to decide.