human
I have been thinking that as no vessel has come near us since we have been here, we might have to wait for months, or perhaps years more, unless we make an attempt to get off by such means as we have at our disposal,
gpt
What, you would not try to cross the Indian Ocean in the boats, would you?
human
No; I would not thus risk the lives of my people, but we must endeavour to build a craft out of the wreck large enough to get as far as Batavia, or even Madras or Calcutta, answered Adair.
gpt
I had hopes when we first came on shore that a ship would shortly appear, or I should at once have decided on building a vessel. I have now determined to delay no longer. When we return I will draw up plan for carrying my intention into effect. Adair took several turns along the deck.
human
This is the third ship I have lost, and I suppose that I shall never get another, he said, with a sigh.
gpt
I shall be looked upon as an unlucky man, though in neither case could I blame myself, nor could any one blame me. We will go on shore.