human
I confess frankly that I know the frigate. She is the one to which I belong.
gpt
Is she a fast vessel?
human
She is considered so, monsieur,
gpt
Faster than this brig?
human
Certainly, unless in a very light wind, I said.
gpt
If you expect to be chased, you have very little chance of escape from her, I should think.
human
I must hope for the best, he said.
gpt
There's a fine breeze out of the harbour, and we may be off again before the frigate finds we are moving. We have the advantage of being concealed from her sight, and she dare not fire a gun or send a boat after us, even should she wish it, till we're three leagues outside the harbour.