human
Oh, look here, Dale, he said suddenly,
gpt
No, sir, I replied.
human
Certainly not.
gpt
That's right, he said, looking at me searchingly.
human
I went back on deck to make some inquiries, and when I reached the men's quarters, I was attacked. But I should like to clear that matter up. The steward swears it was not his doing; it would not have been one of the crew. Where is your messmate, Walters?
gpt
Not hurt?
human
No, sir. Not that I know of. Last time I saw him he was quite well.
gpt
Where is he?
human
Poor Walters is not with us, sir.
gpt
What? cried Captain Berriman.
human
Poor lad! Poor lad! Then after a pause,
gpt
He is a prisoner then?
human
Yes, sir, we suppose so,
gpt
Poor Walters!