human
The fact is, said Ralph, with sudden frankness when urged to give an account of himself,
gpt
I’ll never deny that. You were the braver of the two then; but I believe any ’land-lubber,’ as Captain Dare calls us, would be scared with such a commotion of wind, sea, and thunder and lightning, to say nothing of rain that came down by the tubful.
human
My man Marcus is looking at me, as much as to say, ’Come, you are wasting time;’ but, Marcus boy, we ain’t. I believe I’ve got pleasure enough out of this time to last till I’m an old man. I suppose you think I’m that now; but, bless your hearts, my lads, when you get as old as I am you’ll think old age a long way off. But we must be going now. My little vessel there is as restless as a colt. She can never bear to be tied up. See her dancing and tossing around! She wants to be off. I must be getting her in port for repairs.
gpt
Oh, don’t go yet, captain!
human
Stay all day,
gpt
No, don’t tempt me. I must get my load of fish, and go home to see my grand-baby. When you go back to Massillon, be sure to visit my folks and see that baby; he’s a fine fellow, if I do say it. I set a heap by him, and he does by me too, strange to say. But good-bye, all of you.
human
Ralph, said Ben, pulling his friend’s sleeve,
gpt
Sure enough; and there are our valises aboard the vessel--we must get them.