human
How! exclaimed Marables;
gpt
I have shot it without help many and many a time, replied I,
human
Well! replied Fleming, with astonishment;
gpt
I had no idea that he would have been any help to us; but so much the better.
human
Don't try it Fleming, it will never do.
gpt
So you said once about yourself,
human
I did--I did! replied Marables, clenching both his hands, which at the time were crossed on his breast, with a look of painful emotion;
gpt
Shall not?
human
Yes, replied Marables, coolly;
gpt
I say shall not, and I'll stand by my words. Now, Jacob, give me the helm, and get your breakfast.
human
I say, my joker, we may just as well begin as we leave off. Understand me, that into that cabin you never enter; and understand further, that if ever I find you in that cabin, by day or night, I'll break every bone in your body. Your berth is forward; and as for your meals, you may either take them down there or you may eat them on deck.
gpt
If Mr Marables says it is to be so, well and good; but he has charge of this barge.
human
You'll find, continued Fleming, addressing me in a low voice,
gpt
Never, Fleming, never! interrupted Marables, in a firm and loud tone.
human
It _shall_ not be.