human
What's all this about? said Mr. Duke, addressing the lieutenant as he stepped on the deck.
gpt
I see ye've made a prisoner of our pilot.
human
I've made prisoner of a smuggler, sir, pilot or not pilot,
gpt
But on whose authority have you taken the St. Magnus? Do you not know that she is our pilot boat?
human
On the highest authority, Mr. Duke--the Queen's, replied the lieutenant.
gpt
If Kinlay was your pilot, then all the greater was his offence. His men must suffer the penalty for their crime, and I suppose the port must just appoint another pilot, that's all.
human
His men must suffer, you say? said Mr. Duke, not understanding.
gpt
Then you do not accuse Carver Kinlay himself of smuggling?
human
I should certainly have done that, Mr. Duke; but Carver Kinlay, unfortunately, is dead.
gpt
Carver Kinlay dead!
human
I suppose, the officer continued,
gpt
Certainly, said Mr. Duke;
human
I know, returned the officer;