human
Ah! at length your hopes may, perhaps, be realised, said the Captain, as he came on deck, smilingly addressing Don Luis;
gpt
Believe me, captain, I am grateful for the interest you take in my welfare, answered Don Luis,
human
Be assured that I am not fond of giving advice to those who I know will disregard it, answered the Captain; and, seeing that his friend was about to speak, he added,
gpt
As you wish, my friend, answered Don Luis.
human
Then what think you of your prisoner, or rather guest, Senhor Mendez?
gpt
That he is rapidly recovering from his wounds,
human
Yes, he daily gains strength, said Don Luis:
gpt
That he is one who seeks to remain unknown, responded Captain Pinto.
human
Do not ask me further respecting him; for I cannot satisfy you, though he has made me acquainted with his history. He will pass for a Portuguese born in the colonies, and I shall thus be able to afford him assistance while he remains in Lisbon; and as few even on board have seen his countenance, and as I shall land him as a wounded man, there is no danger of his being recognised.