human
I am thinking, Pickle, that after such a bad night as we had, we might just as well stay aboard and rest, and besides, as far as I can see everything's muddy and wretched, and I fancy we should be better aboard.
gpt
Oh, I don't know, uncle. We needn't be long, and it will be a change. But here's the Bun coming up to speak to you.
human
The what!
gpt
That man--Rumsey.
human
But why do you call him the Bun?
gpt
Oh, it's the men's name for him, said Rodd, laughing.
human
They nicknamed him because he was such a round-faced fellow.
gpt
Beg pardon, sir,
human
Yes, my man; you want to speak to me?
gpt
Yes, sir; the lads asked me to say, sir, that as it's been a very rough night--
human
Very, my man--very,
gpt
They'd take it kindly, sir, if you'd give about half of us leave to go ashore for a few hours.
human
Oh, well, my man, I have no objection whatever, said Uncle Paul.
gpt
As far as I am concerned, by all means yes.
human
Thankye, sir; much obliged, sir,