human
They mean to stop the leaks by nailing the flaxen cloth over the outside, replied Walter de Brakkeleye.
gpt
Then, perchance, they can float off on the next tide.
human
But to what purpose? questioned the knight.
gpt
With our two ships lying in the stream how can they, without mast and sail, hope to escape?
human
I know not, Sir Knight, except it be to forestall the end, and they would close with us.
gpt
Then, I pray you, make them desist. A score of archers will keep them in play; in the meantime send mounted messengers along the banks to order every boat in the river to be sent down without delay!