human
Oh, come, that's better, said the captain;
gpt
Yes, there it is, I said.
human
Ah, well, this is no time for praise, said the captain.
gpt
You did your duty well, my lad. Yes, it would have been a pity to have thrown the stuff overboard, we might have wanted it to send back with our compliments, eh? Leaden ones. What is it, Brymer?
human
Hist! Jarette is outside, looking astonished that the powder has not done any damage.
gpt
And he'll be trying it again,