human
Never yet, Jacob, have I put my feet into that which floateth on the watery element, observed he to me;
gpt
Nay, sir, replied I, laughing at the idea which the Dominie appeared to have formed of the dangers of river navigation,
human
Old Tom; where have I seen that name? Now I do recall to mind that I have seen the name painted in large letters upon a cask at the tavern bar of the inn at Brentford; but what it did intend to signify I did not inquire. What connection is there?
gpt
None, replied I;
human
Truly am I, and well prepared, having my habiliments in a bundle, my umbrella and my great-coat, as well as my spencer for general wear. But where I am to sleep hath not yet been made known to me. Peradventure one sleepeth not--`_tanto in periculo_.'
gpt
Yes, sir, we do. You shall have my berth, and I'll turn in with young Tom.
human
Hast thou, then, a young Tom as well as an old Tom on board?
gpt
Yes, sir; and a dog, also, of the name of Tommy.
human
Well, then, we will embark, and thou shalt make me known to this triad of Thomases. `_Inde_ Tomos _dictus locus est_.' (_Cluck, cluck_.) Ovid, I thank thee.