human
Did you see that fellow before we did?
gpt
I did,
human
Why didn't you sing out? If we're sunk, you drown, too, don't you?
gpt
You forget, Captain Jenkins, that I accepted my parole on condition that I should neither interfere with you nor assist you.
human
But your life--don't you value that?
gpt
Not under some conditions. If I cannot emerge from this adventure with credit and honor intact, I prefer death. Do you understand?
human
You're right, sir. I understand now. But you know what we mean to do, don't you? Make the African coast and scatter. You can stand for that, can't you?
gpt
Not unless I have to. But you will not reach the coast. You will be hunted down and caught before then.
human
And what part will you play if that comes?
gpt
No part, active or resistant, unless first released from parole. But if I ask for that release, it will be at a time when I am in greater danger than now, I promise you that.
human
Very well, sir. Ask for it when you like.