human
You'll excuse me, sir, he began, while Denman peered critically at him through the smoke.
gpt
But I suppose you know what we've just done?
human
Yes, he answered.
gpt
I could see a little and hear more. You've held up and robbed an oil steamer.
human
And is it piracy, sir, in the old sense--a hanging matter if we're caught?
gpt
Hardly know, said Denman, after a moment's reflection.
human
Laws are repealed every now and then. Did you kill any one?
gpt
No, sir.
human
Well, I judge that a pirate at sea is about on the same plane as a burglar on shore. If he kills any one while committing a felony, he is guilty of murder in the first degree. Better not kill any fellow men, then you'll only get a long term--perhaps for life--when you're nabbed.
gpt
Thank you, Mr. Denman. They're talking big things on deck, but--there'll be no killing. Forsythe is something of a devil and will stop at nothing, but I'll--
human
Pardon me, said Denman, lazily,
gpt
Not yet, sir. It may be necessary, but at present we're thinking of ourselves.
human
All right. But, tell me, how did you get a key to my door? How many keys are there?
gpt
Oh, from Billings, sir. Not with Forsythe's knowledge, however. Billings, and some others, think no more of him than I do.
human
That's right, responded Denman.
gpt
I knew him at school. Look out for him. By the way, is the lady aft being attended to?
human
Yes, sir. Daniels, the other cook, brings her what she needs. She is not locked up, though.
gpt
That's good. Give her the run of the deck, and take care of her.
human
Yes, sir, we will,