human
What do you want?
gpt
The captain,
human
I am he, said Halley.
gpt
What then?
human
The Macquarie is loading for Auckland?
gpt
Yes. What of it?
human
What does she carry?
gpt
Anything that is bought or sold.
human
When does she sail?
gpt
To-morrow, at the noon tide.
human
Would she take passengers?
gpt
That depends upon the passengers, and whether they would be satisfied with the ship's mess.
human
They would take their own provisions.
gpt
Well, how many are there?
human
Nine,--two of them ladies.
gpt
I have no cabins.
human
We will arrange a place for their exclusive use.
gpt
What then?
human
Do you accept?
gpt
I must see,