human
He and his shipmates had to thank him for the assistance he had afforded them. If our master was here, he would thank you, too; but, poor fellow, he and the mate were washed overboard, and we now know not where we have got to, or where to go. We must get you and your friends on shore here to aid us in getting our vessel afloat, and we must then try to find our way back to Malta.
gpt
You'll not find that so easy, muttered the old pirate.
human
But how came you to hit the bay in the clever way you did? No one could have done it better who knows the island well.
gpt
Our good luck served us, and our prayers to the saints wore efficacious, returned the Maltese.
human
We did not expect to succeed so well, I can assure you.
gpt
Some people are not born to be drowned, muttered, in a gruff voice, the old pirate, who, since he had given up robbing on his own account, had no further fears on the score of the alternative generally mentioned.
human
You're in luck, I say; and since you happen not to be food for fishes, as I expected you would be by this time, I must tell you, that I have orders to bring you into the presence of the chief lady of this island, by whose directions I came all this way to try and save your lives, for I should not have taken so much trouble of my own accord, I can tell you.
gpt
The chief lady of the island, repeated the Maltese, who saw that it would be folly to take notice of the rude tone a the old man's observations.
human
Who is she, friend?
gpt
Who is she? Why, the wife, or mistress, or lady love, or whatever you like to call her, of our chief, Zappa,
human
Ah?