human
Show a light, Mr Webster. We don't want to be run down.
gpt
Keep on with your work,
human
Carambo! Senor Capitaine, what in the devil's name is the meaning of this?
gpt
Quien es?
human
Demonios! Colonel Alvaro, commander of the fort. What mean you by moving off like a thief in the dark? It is an offence against Portugal and the laws.
gpt
I am merely taking coal for which I am willing to pay. Will you receive the money?
human
Yes, said a strange voice;
gpt
I represent the coal company.
human
I protest, Colonel Alvaro. When I have received payment you may do what you like. Lower a boat.
gpt
Now, Captain, he said, after securing a roll of notes,
human
Thank you, said the Captain, with a grim smile;
gpt
We are no match for you, Lieutenant, in resource, but you see we are having our own way.
human
Matre de Dios! cried the Lieutenant, grinding his teeth,