human
Age and infirmity have told upon me lately, Captain Rogers, he said.
gpt
Mrs Bubsby and my daughters are of the same opinion. My charming daughter Angelica is very anxious to go back with you to Cape Town. I have, therefore, come to the conclusion of resigning my command and returning home, whatever may be the consequences.
human
Are you speaking seriously? asked Jack.
gpt
Have you considered the consequences of such an act? I should have thought that you would have been anxious to retrieve your character by showing your courage the first time you had an opportunity of meeting the enemy.
human
exclaimed the major;
gpt
I have not heard of your brave deeds, Major Bubsby, answered Jack,
human
Surely, Captain Rogers, you do not mean to say you insist on my landing, whether I like it or not, and would compel me and my delicate wife and those fair young creatures to march thirty miles or more through the sands of Africa without conveyance for ourselves and baggage?
gpt
Duty is duty, major, answered Jack, who was determined not to take him back if he could help it.
human
Your duty is to land, mine is to put you on shore. You'll excuse me for saying this, but I intend to perform my duty.
gpt
We must go, my beloved, and our sweet children must be exposed to the fearful dangers of this unknown land.