human
You will be particular about them islands, Captain Gar'ner, and not get the schooner ashore, said the deacon, for the tenth time at least.
gpt
They tell me the tide runs like a horse in the high latitudes, and that seamen are often stranded by them, before they know where they are.
human
Ay, ay, sir; I'll try and bear it in mind, answered Gardiner, vexed at being importuned so often to recollect that which there was so little likelihood of his forgetting;
gpt
I am an old cruiser in those seas, deacon, and know all about the tides. Well, Mr. Hazard, what is the news of the anchor?
human
We are short, sir, and only wait for orders to go on, and get clear of the ground.
gpt
Trip, at once, sir; and so farewell to America--or to this end of it, at least.
human
Then the keys, they tell me, are dangerous navigation, Gar'ner, and a body needs have all his eyes about him.
gpt
All places have their dangers to your sleepy navigator, deacon; but the man who keeps his eyes open has little to fear. Had you given us a chronometer, there would not have been one-half the risk there will be without one.