human
Hey, but why didn't thou whip the hook into him?
gpt
I was trying to, said Dick ruefully;
human
Niver mind, lad, cried Dave.
gpt
Let's look at the line. Ah, I thowt as much! Hook's broke.
human
Any chance of catching him if we threw in again?
gpt
Nay, he isn't worth trying for. Mebbe he'd bite; mebbe he wouldn't. He's gone the gainest [nearest] way to his hole. Let's try the next.