human
I haven't caught sight of the boats lately, he said.
gpt
It is evident that they have given up the chase.
human
Oh, uncle, uncle, cried Rodd,
gpt
I was not thinking about them, but of those poor fellows in the brig. One of those last shots must have hit, and they have gone down.
human
Oh no, cried Uncle Paul;
gpt
I saw her once again. Just now.--Yes, there she is, tossing wildly in the waves. She must be beyond the mouth of the harbour, and--
human
Yes, I see her! I see her! cried Rodd wildly.
gpt
No, she's gone again; but she was pitching and tossing horribly.
human
Yes, said Uncle Paul.
gpt
It's going to be hard work for them now, for the waves out there must be tremendous. Well, my boy, it was a daring attempt, and whoever they are let's hope they may escape, but--