human
Captain Schimmelpennink, I am told, is the sole owner of the 'Wel tevreeden.' He and his family lived on board of her. It was their only home, and she was their only worldly possession. At an expense of a few hundred dollars, he can restore her to her original condition. If sold in her present state, she would not bring half her actual value. Deducting the salvage from this amount, the unfortunate captain would lose at least three fourths of his property, the accumulation of his lifetime.
gpt
We'll no rob the poor mon,
human
It will be no robbery, McLeish. You would take but your just dues,
gpt
We'll no tak it,
human
No, sir!
gpt
No, sir!
human
No, sir!
gpt
Not a dollar of it, sir!
human
Thank you, young gentlemen, continued Mr. Lowington, whose face indicated the pleasure he felt.
gpt
You have voluntarily suggested what I was about to propose to you. To-day is Sunday, and your conduct is worthy of the day. I should not have mentioned the matter until to-morrow, if I had not desired to relieve the unfortunate captain from his anxiety and suspense. Your conduct will gladden his heart. We will take a vote on this question, that there may be no mistake in regard to your intentions. Those in favor of abandoning the claim for salvage will signify it by raising the right hand.
human
Ay!
gpt
All up!
human
Every one, replied Mr. Lowington, smiling.
gpt
Mr. Fluxion, I will thank you to communicate to the master of the galiot the action of the ship's company.