human
Some poor fellows have been cast away on the rocks, and tried to make their escape in her, remarked Linton.
gpt
They must have encountered another squall in that ricketty craft, and she must have capsized and drowned them all.
human
It looks too like it, said Saltwell.
gpt
But if they had got on any rocks they would have taken a longer time to put her to rights. What think you of her being launched from the deck of a sinking vessel?
human
The same idea struck me, observed Mr Norton, the master.
gpt
I suspect, if we had the means of ascertaining, that she will be found to be one of the boats of the lost _Zodiac_.
human
I fear it; and if so, all must have perished, said Saltwell.
gpt
It would be cruel to suggest it to the captain.
human
He already has thought of that,
gpt
What shall we do with the boat, sir? inquired the first lieutenant of the captain.
human
Shall we cast her adrift?
gpt
No--get her in on deck, and overhaul her more thoroughly,