human
Fully committed, muttered Denman, as he drew back from the deadlight.
gpt
They'll stop at nothing now.
human
We'll have better grub for a while, sir, he said, as he deposited the tray on the desk.
gpt
Suppose you know what happened?
human
Yes, and I see life imprisonment for all of you, unless you are killed in the catching.
gpt
Can't help it, sir, answered Billings, with a deprecatory grin.
human
We're not going back to jail, nor will we starve on the high seas. All we're waiting for is the course to the African coast--unless--
gpt
Unless what?
human
Well--unless the vote is to stay at sea. We've got a good, fast boat under us.
gpt
What do you mean? Continued piracy?
human
I can't tell you any more, sir,