human
He says he won't do it! Tipene called up to me, excitedly.
gpt
Says we can't reach them underground, and that they'll kill their hostages if we try to harm them.
human
Ask him if there are any tunnels between the ship and the river, I commanded.
gpt
We'll demonstrate what we can do if he harms Inverness and Brady.
human
No, he shouted.
gpt
No tunnels there. The water would seep into them.
human
Then tell him to watch!
gpt
Mr. Hendricks?
human
Yes, sir!
gpt
Open up with the starboard tube, full power, concentrated beam, at any spot halfway between here and the river. At once.
human
At once, sir!