human
None o' that, sir, said the giant, sternly.
gpt
Are there any others on board besides yourself?
human
Not that I know of, answered Denman, with forced calmness.
gpt
The crew had not joined when I went to sleep. What do you intend to do with me?
human
That's for you to decide, sir. If you will renounce your official position, we will put you on parole; if you will not, you will be confined below decks until we are ready to leave this craft. All we want is our liberty.
gpt
How do you intend to get it? Every warship in the world will chase this boat.
human
There is not a craft in the world that can catch her, rejoined Jenkins;
gpt
How many are there in this party?
human
Thirteen--all told; and that, too, is beside the point. Answer quickly, sir. I am needed at the wheel.
gpt
I accept your offer, said Denman,
human
That is enough, sir, answered Jenkins.
gpt
You give your word of honor, do you, as an American naval officer, not to interfere with the working of this boat or the movements of her crew until after we have left her?
human
I give you my word, said the young officer, not without some misgivings.
gpt
You seem to be in command. What shall I call you?
human
Herbert Jenkins, seaman gunner.
gpt
Captain Jenkins,
human
Captain Jenkins, responded Denman,
gpt
I greet you cordially. My name is William Denman, ensign in the United States Navy, and formally executive officer of this boat.
human
None o' that, Forsythe, said Jenkins, sternly.
gpt
We're all to treat Mr. Denman with respect. Now, you fellows, step forward, and introduce yourselves. I know only a few of you by name.