human
Observe this hollow, said I;
gpt
said I, pointing to the starboard or right-hand side;
human
Yes; it is the one and only plan. That crack to starboard is like telling us what to do. It is well you came here. We should not have seen it from the top. This valley runs steep. You must expect no more than the surface to be liberated, for the foot of the cliff will go deep.
gpt
I desire no more.
human
Will the ship stand such a launch, supposing we bring it about?
gpt
Nothing is certain. We have one of two courses to choose: to venture this launch, or stay till the ice breaks up, and take our chance of floating or of being smashed.
human
You are right, he exclaimed.
gpt
Here is an opportunity. If we wait, bergs may gather about this point and build us in. As to this island dissolving, we are yet to know which way 'tis heading. Suppose it should be travelling south, hey!