human
Give me that letter! I am your officer.
gpt
Captain, I will not!
human
I tell you I cannot sleep! Give it to me, boy, or, by Heaven, you yourself shall sleep the long sleep here and now! What? You still refuse?
gpt
Yes, I'll not be driven to it. You say I'm Irish. I am--I'll not give up a woman's secret--it's a question of honor, Captain. There is a woman concerned, as you know.
human
Yes!
gpt
And I promised her, too. I swear I never planned any wrong to either of you. I would die at your order now, as you know; but you have no right to order this, and I'll not answer!
human
Shannon! Speak! Why have you kept secrets from your commanding officer? You have begun to tell me--tell me all!
gpt
Captain, began the victim,
human
I will tell you what I mean, Shannon. I promised to care for you and bring you back safe to your parents. You'll never see your parents again, save on one condition. I trusted you, thought you had special loyalty for me. Was I wrong?
gpt
On my honor, Captain, the boy broke out,
human
I'd have died for you any time, and I'd do it now! I've worked my very best. You're my officer, my chief!