human
Why, you are never going to set the men to cut down that tree, captain?
gpt
Why not, my lad? Do you know a better bit?
human
Better bit! cried Rodd.
gpt
Why, the men can hardly get through that with those axes. Most likely take them a fortnight--I might say a month.
human
Ah, well, I don't want it all. I am not going to load up the brig with a cargo of timber. I only want that big dwarf branch from low down there where it starts from close to the root; and you will mind and get that big elbow-like piece as long as you can, Joe Cross.
gpt
Ay, ay, sir! Just you mark out what you want, and we'll cut accordin'. Better take all the top off first, hadn't us?
human
Why, of course, my lad. One of you use the saw while the other works away with an axe. You quite understand?
gpt
Ay, ay, sir; me and my mate has seen a ship's knee afore now;