human
What! and you gave him a hint to do so?
gpt
No, indeed I didn't, sir, I answered firmly, though I blushed as I then explained, that although I had spoken to Larry about them, it was with no intention of inducing him to do what I was unwilling to do myself.
human
I had told him of them, sir, I said;
gpt
Well, well, I believe you, Finnahan, said the captain in a kind tone.
human
We have got them, and we must take them at once to Sir Samuel Hood. We need care very little about the brig now.
gpt
Hadn't you better, sir, see what they contain? observed Mr Saunders.
human
It's just possible, too, that the commander of the brig knows their contents, and will communicate it verbally to the French admiral, or perhaps he may have duplicates on board.
gpt
I don't think he has that, sir, I remarked.
human
I saw the packet delivered to the French lieutenant, and he certainly did not open it, though I can't say whether he knows the purport of the despatches.
gpt
It's likely enough that he does, though; and at all events we must prevent him, if we can, from communicating with his admiral, said Captain Macnamara.
human
When he finds that you have made your escape, he'll be eager to be off, and still more so if he discovers that the despatches are missing. Send a boat, Mr Saunders, at once to watch the movements of the brig. Heave the cable short, and be ready to sail the moment we get a breeze.