human
Seize him up, said the captain;
gpt
I am an Englishman, said the man;
human
If I am the officer you appeal to, said I,
gpt
I do not acknowledge you. You threw off your allegiance when you thought it suited your purpose, and you now wish to resume it to screen yourself from a punishment which you richly deserve. I shall certainly not interfere in your favour.
human
I was born, roared the cockney,
gpt
You was a Yankee sailor from New London, yesterday, and you are a tripe-seller from Old London to-day; I think I am right in calling you a no-nation rascal: but we will talk about the right another time, said the captain;