human
How far do you make them? asked Linton, who was the officer of the watch, as he went forward to examine them himself with his telescope.
gpt
By Jove! there is a mass of black rocks there; and I believe there is somebody waving to us on them, he exclaimed.
human
Here, Raby, take my glass, and see what you can make out.
gpt
I can make it out clearly, sir, replied the midshipman.
human
There are a number of people on them, and they have a sheet or blanket, or something of that sort, made fast to a boathook or small spar, and they are waving it to attract our attention.
gpt
They have been cast away, then, depend on it, and we must go and see what we can do for them, said Linton.
human
Run down and tell the captain; and, as you come back, rouse out the master, and ask him how close we may go to the rocks.