human
Can you tell us anything about who is at the head of the mutiny? he asked.
gpt
I was cut down, and could hardly understand anything in the darkness, till I seemed to wake and find myself on the saloon-floor, below the table where I must have crawled.
human
Ah, I always mistrusted that man, and the gang he gathered about him. Where is the rest of the crew then; I mean those they did not kill--down in the forecastle?
gpt
I'm afraid they have all joined him.
human
No, no; not men like Hampton and Dumlow. They were of a different stamp.
gpt
The scoundrels!
human
There is no telling what a man may do for dear life,
gpt
But Walters. Did you see anything of him?
human
Poor boy! groaned Mr Brymer.
gpt
I never liked him, but it is horrible for him to have come to such an end as this.
human
Yes! I said bitterly, as I found my tongue;
gpt
They'll know soon enough,
human
Well, gentlemen, said Mr Denning, speaking now,
gpt
Barricade the companion-way, said Mr Frewen,
human
What do you say, Mr Brymer?
gpt
The same as Mr Frewen, was the reply.
human
Doctor, you'll have to patch me up so that I can fight a bit.
gpt
Your spirit will do more for you than I can, sir, was the reply.
human
I am sorry to say, though, that Captain Berriman is completely prostrated. He must have received a crushing blow from behind.
gpt
Then you will fight?
human
Of course, said the mate quickly.
gpt
Now, gentlemen, please, the first thing is to pile up all the chests and boxes we have at command in the companion-way, so as to keep out the ruffians. They will get at the drink, and then stop at nothing. I'm afraid I cannot lift, but I can fire a pistol or a gun.
human
And I cannot lift, said Mr Denning, with his eyes flashing,