human
Well, Hatteras, we're sure of enough to live on now, said the Doctor,
gpt
The Pole!
human
Yes, why not? Can't we push our way overland in the summer months?
gpt
We might overland; but how could we cross water?
human
Perhaps we may be able to build a boat out of some of the ship's planks.
gpt
Out of an American ship!
human
Well, now we have seen what we have to depend upon, we must begin our house and store-rooms. We have materials enough at hand; and, Bell, I hope you are going to distinguish yourself,
gpt
I am ready, Mr. Clawbonny, replied Bell;
human
We don't require that; we'll content ourselves with imitating the Hudson's Bay Company. They entrench themselves in fortresses against the Indians and wild beasts. That's all we need--a house one side and stores the other, with a wall and two bastions. I must try to make a plan.
gpt
Ah! Doctor, if you undertake it, said Johnson,
human
I am sure you'll make a good thing of it.
gpt
Well, the first part of the business is to go and choose the ground. Will you come with us Hatteras?
human
I'll trust all that to you, Doctor, replied the captain.
gpt
I'm going to look along the coast.