human
Two men we've got that need looking after.
gpt
You are right,
human
Hatteras never says a word to this American, and I must say the man has not shown himself very grateful. I am here, fortunately.
gpt
Mr. Clawbonny, said Johnson,
human
I am much mistaken if he does not suspect the projects of Hatteras.
gpt
Do you think his own were similar?
human
Who knows? These Americans, Johnson, are bold, daring fellows. It is likely enough an American would try to do as much as an Englishman.
gpt
Then you think that Altamont--
human
I think nothing about it, but his ship is certainly on the road to the North Pole.
gpt
But didn't Altamont say that he had been caught among the ice, and dragged there irresistibly?
human
He said so, but I fancied there was a peculiar smile on his lips while he spoke.
gpt
Hang it! It would be a bad job, Mr. Clawbonny, if any feeling of rivalry came between two men of their stamp.
human
Heaven forfend! for it might involve the most serious consequences, Johnson.
gpt
I hope Altamont will remember he owes his life to us?
human
But do we not owe ours to him now? I grant, without us, he would not be alive at this moment, but without him and his ship, what would become of us?
gpt
Well, Mr. Clawbonny, you are here to keep things straight anyhow, and that is a blessing.
human
I hope I may manage it, Johnson.