human
What has happened?
gpt
The flag-staff is gone and we were all well-nigh carried off with it, was the answer.
human
There is no ship in sight; and if there were, she would take good care not to come near this rock if she could help it, so that there is no use in your going on and running the chance of losing your lives.
gpt
You are quite right,
human
We must get another flag-staff ready to set up as soon as the gale is over,