human
My lads, said I,
gpt
Six more chaps would have jined had th'ole man bin willin', said Wilkinson.
human
But best as it is, master, though she's a trifle short-handed.
gpt
Why, yes, said I;
human
Ay, ay, dat's de troof, cried Billy Pitt.
gpt
I tort o' dat. Fore an' aft makes de difference. Don't guess I should hab volunteer had she been a brig.
human
There are four of us, said I.
gpt
You're my chief mate, Wilkinson. Choose your watch.
human
I choose Cromwell, said he;
gpt
Very well,