human
What do you think of this schooner?
gpt
She is a very good schooner. She is old--perhaps thirty years old. I believe she has carried slaves in her time.
human
I _know_ it,
gpt
I have seen, said I,
human
Ay. He is good enough to shut up in a box and to carry about as a show. He is cook and steward. His name is Juan de Mariana. He cooks well, and is or has been a domestic in Don Lazarillo's establishment.
gpt
How many go to your crew?
human
Eight.
gpt
The number includes you and the cook and the nigger lad?
human
I understand you are willing to serve as mate of this vessel.
gpt
I am willing to do anything. Do not I owe my life to you all?
human
Well, said he,
gpt
Step aft with me, and we walked as far as the cabin skylight, where facing about the captain called out,
human
Trapp, South, Butler, Scott, lay aft, my lads. I have a word to say to you. He then turned to the fellow who stood at the helm and exclaimed,
gpt
Tubb, you'll be listening.