human
I had no idea that Murray was so near his flag. I see that Sir Benjamin Blowhard, old Grummet, poor Marlin, and Kelson, Lord Figgins, as we used to call him, Dick Dotheboys, and Oakum, have gone the way of all flesh. I saw by yesterday's paper that Bulkhead had died in the West Indies, and two other captains senior to Murray are very ill.
gpt
I shall rejoice at Murray's promotion, said Jack;
human
I cannot say that I wish for such a responsibility, observed Adair,
gpt
Those very affectionate gentlemen, the Lords of the Admiralty, request that I will do them the favour of taking command of the _Bellona_, Murray's old ship, said Jack;
human
Oh, Jack, I did not think they would send you off again!
gpt
And what is your despatch about?
human
Of the same tenor as Jack's. Those dear old fellows offer me the command of the _Empress_, but leave me as much in the dark as Jack is as to where I am to go.
gpt
I hope if you are sent out to a foreign station where the children and I can live, that you will let us go too, said Lucy;