human
We have not the advantage, recollect, of a large vessel, when a rock or reef may be seen from the mast-head, he observed.
gpt
Should there be any sea running, the first intimation we may have of our danger may be by finding ourselves on the top of a coral rock. We must be always ready, at a moment's notice, to alter our course, and get out the oars should the wind fail us. By that means we may escape the dangers we must expect to meet with. Remember, the chart we have got is an old one and may be inaccurate, so that it would be unwise to trust completely to it.
human
Very important remarks, and I hope the men in my watch will remember them, as I shall myself,
gpt
As soon as we have daylight we will set the square sail, and make up for lost time,
human
Suppose the wind springs up next time from the southward, are we to run north?
gpt
Wait until that time comes, answered Tom.
human
We have now laid a course for Guam, and Guam I hope we shall reach some day or other.