human
Well, you see, we have managed to escape your cruisers, said Dubois, as he poured me out a cup of coffee.
gpt
We have reason to congratulate ourselves, as we were very hard pressed.
human
I must compliment you, monsieur, on your skilful seamanship, I said.
gpt
I do so with sincerity, although I should have been very glad had you been caught. However, I am prepared to bear my disappointment philosophically. We have not yet reached Guadaloupe, and I don't despair of regaining my liberty, though I conclude you'll not consider yourself justified in letting me leave the brig?
human
For your sake I wish that we could, said La Touche;