human
He weighs just forty pounds, over or under, said Boreas.
gpt
I have been in the trade, and can judge within a few ounces.
human
There's another at the hook, Captain, said Flora, who was holding the line.
gpt
Pull it in--I am not able.
human
By Jove! so there is. And hullo! the shoemakers will beat us, if we don't take care--see, they are getting one in bigger than ours--a perfect buster! If it is sinful to take these creature comforts, we are very thankful to God for his mercy in sending them,
gpt
It is sin, great and heinous sin, said that individual, in his sepulchral voice;
human
You are welcome to do so, if it affords you any amusement, returned Boreas, hauling up another great fish upon the deck, and coolly re-baiting his hook;
gpt
It's my duty, man of sin, to warn you of your danger, and tell these ill-advised people not to follow your evil example.
human
Tol-de-rol! said Boreas, snapping his fingers, and casting his line overboard.
gpt
Our blessed Lord, when He was hungry, gathered ears of corn and ate them, on the Sabbath-day. I and my people are starving, and we fish to obtain food to preserve us and these little ones --pointing to the children--
human
he affirmed,
gpt
he continued, addressing himself to Flora,
human
I am surprised to see you, who ought to know better, not only abetting this man in his iniquitous proceedings by your presence, but actually participating in his guilt!
gpt
If I thought he was acting wrong, Mr. S----, said Flora,
human
I should not be here. But I consider that he is engaged in a good work, which God has sanctioned, by giving us the food we sought.
gpt
A false and worldly conclusion, which will be followed by the same punishment that befel the rebellious Israelites in the wilderness, when they lusted for strange food.
human
The case is somewhat different. Their daily food, though distasteful to them, was constantly supplied; but some of these people have no food at all.
gpt
They deserve to starve, for their disobedience and want of faith!
human
When our stores are exhausted, said Boreas,
gpt
How, Sir!--Do you expect the prudent to give up their substance to the idle and the improvident?
human
Hunger knows no law--respects no property. In cases of general distress, men claim all things in common, and become Communists in downright earnest. While your locker contains a single biscuit, you will be called upon to share it with the rest.