human
It is not the sort of fare you would give me on board your ship; but, such as it is, I offer it to you,
gpt
It is more than I expected, answered Fleetwood, bowing.
human
But may I ask, have you been on board any British ship of war?
gpt
I have served on board on the _L--_ as a midshipman, and have since, on several occasions, acted as pilot and interpreter. You see in me, Captain Fleetwood, one who is solicitous to be of use to you; and, as you appear to be anxious to meet this Signor Zappa, I will now show you where you are most likely to fall in with him.