human
That's a simple trick, eh! and we could slip away as easy as winking if we had a mind to. Lord, won't they howl when they find how they have been done!
gpt
Lord, there he goes again, as the forward guns again belched forth;
human
The enemy has slackened off, sir.
gpt
Is that so? said the Captain, taking a long look at the steamer's lights.
human
Ha, I have it, and he smacked his fist in his hand, showing the first symptoms of excitement.
gpt
He thinks we've gone down, and we'll lay-to till morning, which can't be far off.
human
There'll be grey light in an hour, sir.
gpt
Quartermaster, take your men below for some hot grog and a bite, and rouse Mr Webster.
human
Ay, ay, sir.
gpt
Slacken speed, Mr Dixon, and be very careful with your fires. Starboard your helm; bring her round.