human
God be thanked that you have found me, Gar'ner, he said;
gpt
Thank God, also, that you are living, my friend, answered the other.
human
I expected only to find your body; but you do not seem to be much hurt.
gpt
More than appears, Gar'ner; more than appears. My left leg is broken, certainly; and one of my shoulders pains me a good deal, though it is neither out of joint or broken. This is a sad business for a sealing v'y'ge!
human
Give yourself no concern about your craft, Daggett--I will look to her, and to your voyage.
gpt
Will you stand by the schooner, Gar'ner?--Promise me that, and my mind will be at peace.
human
I do promise. The two vessels shall stick together, at all events, until we are clear of the ice.
gpt
Ay, but that won't do. _My_ Sea Lion must be filled up as well as your own. Promise me _that_
human
It shall be done, God willing. But here comes Stimson; the first thing will be to get you out of this spot.