human
Did you see the mistico get into the harbour, with the rest of the rascals?
gpt
No, said Tompion.
human
Did any one on board see her?
gpt
No, sir,
human
No one saw her go in,
gpt
Then, by Jove, there she is, on our starboard beam, sung out Duff in return.
human
She is pretty nearly becalmed, it seems. She has got out there, I suspect, to watch us, and to try to cut us off. What shall we do?
gpt
I and the gig will close you, and we'll see what is to be done,