human
Say not that the ship is taken? cried Hough. Then he muttered:
gpt
A man may tell nothing from the maid's manner. Sorrow or joy--'tis the same to her. She laughs through it all.
human
The ship is safe, said Madeleine.
gpt
We were attacked by the man-of-war, but when we drew clear of the ice we soon left her lumbering astern, until she gave up the chase and sailed for shore. We have not lost a man.
human
Then what do you here?
gpt
Think you that Silas Upcliff would desert friends? cried Madeleine indignantly.
human
So soon as he knew himself to be safe, he changed his course and beat up the coast eastward until darkness fell. Then he dropped down, and now has sent a boat to bring you off. I have come for you, and must take no refusal, else I am sure they shall hang me upon my return. I would bear the message myself. The master at first crossed me, but, being a wise man, he gave way to a woman's whim. Come! The boat waits, and liberty lies beyond.
gpt
What maid is this?