human
Have you set that nearest island by compass, Daggett? asked Roswell Gardiner, as soon as he had taken a good look around him.
gpt
To me it seems that it bears more to the eastward than it did an hour since. If this should be true, our inner field here must have a very considerable westerly set.
human
In which case we may still hope to drift clear, returned Daggett, springing on board the schooner, and running aft to the binnacle, Roswell keeping close at his side.
gpt
By George! it is as you say; the bearings of that island are altered at least two points!
human
In which case our drift has exceeded a league--Ha! what noise is that? Can it be an eruption of the volcano?