human
Oh! Fleetwood, she exclaimed;
gpt
But, my sweet Ada, I do not intend to give him the power of so doing, returned Fleetwood.
human
We have stanch friends to assist us, and our arrangements are excellent, so that provided we are not suspected we have every chance of success.
gpt
I will not then, Fleetwood, damp your generous energy with my own, perhaps too weak, fears, answered Ada.
human
But I am ready to do whatever you think best.
gpt
That is my own brave girl, said Fleetwood, pressing her to his heart.
human
We must succeed; and now, Ada, listen to what I have to tell you.
gpt
I will--but first tell me, for I have been undutiful in not asking before, have any tidings been received of my poor uncle, and the brave crew of the _Zodiac_?
human
Your uncle is safe on board the _Ione_, and our good friend Bowse is one of the companions of my adventure, replied Fleetwood.
gpt
The gallant fellow insisted that, as you had been in a manner under his charge, when you were carried off, it was his duty to come in search of you; and I was too glad to have his assistance.
human
Thank Heaven for my uncle's safety! And I trust, Fleetwood, that he has conquered the prejudices he entertained against you since he has been on board your ship, said Ada, smiling.
gpt
Indeed, his nature is generous, and I know that he must.
human
I trust that he has, dearest, returned Fleetwood.
gpt
I have treated him as I believe I should any other person in a similar position; and I may, recollecting that he was your uncle, have shown him more respect and tenderness than I might otherwise have done; but, at all events, he appears well disposed towards me. However, in two days, I hope you will have the means of judging for yourself.
human
So soon! exclaimed Ada.
gpt
Is your ship so near?
human
But a few hours' sail from hence; and I would, this very night, have put our plan in execution to carry you away, had we been at liberty; but first, the kindness of the pirate's young wife prevented our examining the harbour and the boats in it; and we afterwards found ourselves locked up in the room allotted us to sleep in. I do not, in consequence, think we are suspected; for it is very natural that the gruff old pirate, who seems to act as lieutenant-governor, or major-domo, of the castle--I scarcely know what to call him--should not think fit to leave a party of strangers at liberty to wander about and examine into the state of his defences. I have now to thank the Signora Nina for the happiness I enjoy of seeing you. But, tell me, Ada, do you think she is to be thoroughly trusted?
gpt
Poor girl, I believe so, said Ada.
human
Intentionally, I feel sure she would not betray us, but will do her very utmost to aid us.