human
There, doctor, he said,
gpt
What was the matter?
human
Brymer told him and another of the men to go up aloft, and he refused. I heard him, and ordered him to go at once, and he said, loud enough for Miss Denning to hear--never mind what. Here she comes;--and I knocked him down.
gpt
Ah, my dear young lady, he continued, taking off his cap,
human
I apologise to you for that scene. But a captain must be master of his ship.
gpt
I am very sorry too, she replied sadly.
human
It seemed so shocking for you to strike the man.
gpt
Now, now, now, my dear, don't you scold me, an old fellow who has to play the part of father to you and your brother on this voyage. It was a pity perhaps, but I was obliged. But there, there, it's all over now.
human
Hope it be, grumbled a voice behind me, and I turned sharply to see that Hampton was close alongside.
gpt
Yes, sir, he said again,
human
I hope it be, but chaps who wears earrings has got tempers like spiteful women, and that chap Jarette arn't the sort to forget a blow.
gpt
Did the captain hit him very hard?
human
Hard? Did the skipper hit him hard, sir? What says you, Barney, and you, Neb Dumlow?