human
You will load too, gentlemen--with ball. Now, doctor, will you take command and lead us?
gpt
What to do?
human
Why, to take our schooner again, sir. She's in the hands of an enemy.
gpt
But is it possible that we can do this, Cross?
human
I don't know, sir, for she's got a lot of men on board; but we have got to try.
gpt
Stop. Let me think, said the doctor.
human
I am no man of war, and this is not in my way. If any unfortunate fellow were wounded I could do my best. But look here, my lads; you are nearly all men-of-war's men, and you, Morny, you are a naval officer. Seeing the odds before us, what is our duty here?
gpt
To fight,
human
Ay, ay, sir!