human
I have just come from the admiral, he said.
gpt
He wishes to send some one on shore to communicate with General Fraser at Brimstone Hill. I told him at once that you would be able to succeed if any one could; though I warn you that the risk of being shot or captured by the enemy is considerable. Are you, notwithstanding, ready to go?
human
With all the pleasure in the world, sir, I answered,
gpt
You'll not have much difficulty in doing that,
human
Am I to go in uniform, sir, or in disguise?
gpt
I wouldn't have you risk your life by going in disguise, he replied.
human
If you were caught you would be shot as a spy. You must make the attempt at night, and by wearing a cloak you may escape detection, unless you happen to encounter any of the French soldiers; in that case you'll have to yield yourself a prisoner.
gpt
Whatever the difficulties, I'm ready to go through with them, sir, I said;
human
The captain told me that the object of the admiral was to establish a communication between the fleet and Brimstone Hill, by means of signals, which I was to carry with me, the general not being supplied with them. It will be safer to take a man with you to convey the flags, while you carry the code of signals, which you must endeavour to destroy should you be made prisoner,