human
I have no objection to take you, young gentleman, though we do not generally like having king's officers on board our craft,
gpt
But I'm not on service now, I observed, guessing the meaning of his allusion.
human
What sum do you expect for passage money?
gpt
Five guineas, he answered.
human
I do not care to take less.
gpt
Five guineas you shall have, if you land me where I wish to go, I said.
human
Now, when shall I be on board?
gpt
To-morrow morning at six o'clock. The tide will serve to carry us out at the Needles; and I don't intend to wait a moment longer.
human
At six o'clock I will be on board, then; and, by the by, what is your name, captain?
gpt
Jack Long, though some call me little Jack,
human
And your vessel, that there may be no mistake?
gpt
The _Saucy Bet_, he said;
human
Then, Captain Long, I'll be aboard the _Saucy Bet_ at the hour you name,