human
And thinking nothing of to-morrow,
gpt
No, sir, and that is our opportunity, said Mr Brymer.
human
Let them drink; they have plenty of opportunity, with the cases of wine and the quantity of spirits on board. We could soon deal with them after one of their drinking bouts; but the mischief is that Jarette is a cool, calculating man, and sober to a degree. He lets the men drink to keep them in a good humour, and to make them more manageable. He touches very little himself.
gpt
What do you propose doing? said Mr Frewen, suddenly.
human
We must act at once.
gpt
Yes; I feel that, sir, replied Mr Brymer,
human
No.
gpt
There is only one plan. We must wait till toward morning, and then quietly row close to the ship, climb on board, and make a brave attack, and hope to succeed.
human
Yes, said Mr Preddle,
gpt
But you've got nothing to fight with,
human
Except the oars,
gpt
Why, you couldn't climb up the ship's side with an oar in your hand, I cried.
human
Look here, wouldn't it be best for one of us to get on board in the dark, and try to get some guns or pistols?
gpt
Will you go and try, Dale? said Mr Brymer, eagerly.
human
That was what I meant.
gpt
You are right, he said sadly;
human
I didn't mean that, I said hastily;
gpt
I was only thinking about how I could get on board. I don't mind trying, because if he heard me and tried to catch me, I could jump over the side, and you'd be there waiting to pick me up.
human
Of course, cried Mr Brymer.
gpt
I know it is a great deal to ask of you, my lad, and I would say, do not expose yourself to much risk. We should be, as you say, ready to pick you up.
human
I don't see why he shouldn't go, drawled Mr Preddle.
gpt
One boy stole the arms and ammunition away, so it only seems right that another boy should go and steal--no, I don't mean steal--get them back.
human
Will you go, Mr Preddle?
gpt
If you like. I'll do anything; but I'm afraid I couldn't climb on board, I'm so fat and heavy, and, oh dear! I'm afraid that all my poor fish are dead.