human
But do you think we can trust those men?
gpt
Trust 'em, my lad? he replied, with a chuckle.
human
You jest may. They knows it would be all over with 'em if once Frenchy got 'em under his thumb again. Don't you be scared about them; they'll fight like gamecocks.
gpt
If we could only get the wind again,
human
Is there any chance of it, Bob?
gpt
Can't say, sir. Maybe we shall get a breeze; maybe we shan't. But never mind; we'll raise a storm for them in the boats, in precious few minutes too. She's charged all right, arn't she, sir?
human
Oh yes, said Mr Preddle.
gpt
I rammed the cartridge well home, and primed the touch-hole with powder.
human
Then I should not wait long, said Mr Frewen, anxiously.
gpt
It will perhaps make the scoundrels keep off.
human
No, no, I said;
gpt
Mr Frewen, you take the lead.
human
I am only the doctor,