human
Yes, I believe you are right, Pickle. You are. Those are ships' lights hoisted up to the stays. Well, don't you see?
gpt
Yes, uncle, but--
human
What's the matter? he cried.
gpt
Why don't you speak? Those are the lights in the harbour.
human
Yes--yes. Yes, uncle, I see, said the boy hastily;
gpt
Why, what's the matter with you? Don't feel done up?
human
No, uncle, replied Rodd hurriedly.
gpt
I was only puzzled; it seemed so strange.
human
You mean you seem so strange,
gpt
Yes, uncle, I feel so.
human
Well, come along, and let's make haste aboard. I don't want to keep the captain waiting. We have lost so much time by missing our way. It's past nine, I'm sure.
gpt
Yes, uncle, said the boy, speaking more like himself;
human
Why, there was nothing to startle you, my boy.
gpt
No, uncle, I suppose not; but somehow I felt that I had been close to that one who nearly ran up against me before, and when he said `_Pardon_'--
human
I didn't hear him say `_Pardon_,'
gpt
But he did, uncle, just in a low tone so that I could hardly hear him, and then I felt sure we had met before.
human
Nonsense! cried Uncle Paul.
gpt
Look here, my boy, how much sleep did you have last night?
human
Sleep, uncle!
gpt
Why, none at all. Who could sleep through that storm?
human
I'll answer for myself, said the doctor;
gpt
I could not. Well, you were completely tired out, and are half dreaming now. Come along; let's find the boat and get on board for a light supper and a good night's rest.
human
Yes, uncle, said Rodd quietly;
gpt
Thought you were lost, gentlemen. Been waiting half-an-hour. Take care; the boat's down here;