human
Pooh! what does it matter?
gpt
How! what does it matter? cried James Playfair.
human
I tell you that Mr. Halliburtt will be shot within a week, and you answer, what does it matter?
gpt
And I mean it--if in six days he is on board the _Dolphin_, and if in seven days the _Dolphin_ is on the open sea.
human
Right! exclaimed the Captain, pressing Crockston's hand.
gpt
I understand, my good fellow, you have got some pluck; and for myself, in spite of Uncle Vincent, I would throw myself overboard for Miss Jenny.
human
No one need be thrown overboard, replied the American,
gpt
But you must know that it will be difficult to do so.
human
Pooh!
gpt
It is a question of communicating with a prisoner strictly guarded.
human
Certainly.
gpt
And to bring about an almost miraculous escape.
human
Nonsense, exclaimed Crockston;
gpt
You are right, Crockston.
human
Always right.
gpt
But now what will you do? There must be some plan: and there are precautions to be taken.
human
I will think about it.
gpt
But when Miss Jenny learns that her father is condemned to death, and that the order for his execution may come any day--
human
She will know nothing about it, that is all.
gpt
Yes, it will be better for her and for us to tell her nothing.
human
Where is Mr. Halliburtt imprisoned?
gpt
In the citadel,
human
Just so! . . . On board now?
gpt
On board, Crockston!