human
Open.
gpt
Good heavens, Tom! she whispered.
human
Is it you?
gpt
Yes, yes, Pembroke whispered back.
human
But for God's sake, speak softly. I'm in a devilishly unpleasant position, and can hang here but a minute. Tell me quickly--are you here of your own free will or are you a prisoner?
gpt
How can you ask? she exclaimed.
human
For the love of heaven, help me to escape.
gpt
That's what I'm here for, was Toms reply.
human
Now, quick; are you only locked in or barred as well? I've brought some keys along.
gpt
Only locked, I think.
human
Where does that door lead?
gpt
Into a little passage off the companion-way. Give me your keys. They have but one man on watch. The captain is on shore to-night, apt to return at any moment. And you?
human
I have a canoe tied to the ladder on the shore side. If the captain returns, I'm caught. Try those keys. He slipped into her the bunch of keys that he had brought along.
gpt
I was sure you were here, and against your will.
human
Dan, too, is locked up on board.
gpt
I thought as much; but you first. Hurry.