human
My friends, it is not enough to have come thus far in spite of so many difficulties; we have something more yet to do. I propose we should bestow a name on this continent, where we have found friendly shelter and rest, and not only on the continent, but on the several bays, peaks, and promontories that we meet with. This has been invariably done by navigators and is a most necessary proceeding.
gpt
Quite right, said Johnson,
human
Yes, added Bell,
gpt
Very well; then, said the Doctor,
human
If no one objects, I think the most suitable name we can give our house is that of its skilful architect, the best man among us. Let us call it 'Doctor's House.'
gpt
Just the thing!
human
First rate! exclaimed Johnson,
gpt
We cannot do better, chimed in Altamont.
human
Hurrah for Doctor Clawbonny.
gpt
It is agreed then, said Hatteras,
human
Doctor's House.
gpt
Now, then, said the Doctor,
human
There is that immense sea which surrounds us, unfurrowed as yet by a single ship.
gpt
A single ship! repeated Altamont.
human
I think you have forgotten the Porpoise, and yet she certainly did not get here overland,
gpt
Well, it would not be difficult to believe she had, replied Hatteras,
human
True, enough, Hatteras, said Altamont, in a piqued tone;
gpt
It is not a question of ships, my friends, he said,
human
It is no new sea, returned Altamont;
gpt
So be it,
human
Very well, that is an understood thing, then,
gpt
Let us proceed with the continent where we find ourselves at present, resumed Hatteras.
human
I am not aware that any name whatever has been affixed to it, even in the most recent charts.
gpt
Possibly you may be mistaken again, Hatteras.
human
Mistaken! What! This unknown continent, this virgin soil----
gpt
Has already a name,
human
And what name has it, then?
gpt
My dear Clawbonny, replied the American,
human
But, sir,
gpt
It would be a difficult matter to prove that the Porpoise did not come here, even supposing she reached this coast by land, continued Altamont, without noticing Johnson's protest.
human
The fact is indisputable,
gpt
I dispute the claim,
human
I dispute the claim, said the Englishman, restraining himself by a powerful effort.
gpt
To name a country, you must first discover it, I suppose, and that you certainly did not do. Besides, but for us, where would you have been, sir, at this moment, pray? Lying twenty feet deep under the snow.
human
And without me, sir, retorted Altamont, hotly,
gpt
Come, come, friends, said the Doctor,
human
Mr. Hatteras, said Altamont,
gpt
And what is that name?
human
New America,
gpt
Can you prove to me, said Altamont,