human
Oh friend! said he suddenly,
gpt
Never heed me, Martin--this cometh of the water-dungeons--'twill soon pass--
human
God knoweth you have suffered over-much--
gpt
Yet He hath brought me forth a better man therefor, though my body is--something the worse, 'tis true. Indeed, I am a sorry companion for a voyage, I doubt--
human
Howbeit, said I,
gpt
Nay, sir, never think it! said I.
human
For 'tis my earnest hope to bring you to the loving care of one who hath sought you long and patiently--
gpt
Is it Joan? Oh, mean you my daughter Joan? Is she in these latitudes?
human
Even so, sir. For you she hath braved a thousand horrors and evils.