human
Pass me the saki, said Raiden at last;
gpt
I am cold.
human
It is my turn to work, said Nata.
gpt
Get into the boat again.
human
It is done, said Raiden.
gpt
I have taken out the nails all round a plank as long as our boat, and as broad as Nata is from shoulder to shoulder.
human
Then you have fully succeeded,
gpt
Not yet; the most difficult part remains. The plank is dovetailed, into its two neighbors, and affords no hold by which I can pull it out.
human
Try to slip your tool into the crack.
gpt
I have been trying, but in vain, said Raiden;
human
That cannot be done,
gpt
Is there not a port-hole up there over our heads?
human
I see nothing,
gpt
You are not accustomed, as we are, to see through the darkness on stormy nights, said Nata;
human
Some one must get in there, and push out the plank,
gpt
You are crazy; none of us could squeeze through that narrow opening.
human
If little Loo were here, muttered Raiden,
gpt
Loo knew that he would be wanted!
human
What! Are you there?
gpt
Then we are saved,
human
Quick! said Loo;
gpt
Listen! said Raiden, in a low voice.
human
As soon as you get in, you are to feel along the wall, and count five planks down, straight under the opening. The sixth you will push; but as soon as you feel it yield to your hand, you must stop, and hurry back. If you push it entirely out, the water, pouring into the hold, will drown you.
gpt
All right!
human
You are not afraid, Loo?