human
You infernal villains! No respect for a flag officer? I'll serve you out for this.
gpt
How do you do, admiral? you have taken a shower-bath this morning.
human
Oh, it's you, is it? Yes, I thought it could be no one else. Yes, I have had a shower-bath, and be damned to you, and that sea devil of a friend of yours. Pretty pass the service has come to, when officers of my rank are treated in this way. I'll make you both envy the tom-cat.
gpt
Beware the housekeeper, admiral, said Ned.
human
Maria has made it up with me, admiral, and she sends her love to you.
gpt
Damn Maria.
human
Oh, very well, I'll tell her so,
gpt
Admiral, said I,
human
I'll tell you when I catch hold of you,