human
He's going to do it, Bob!
gpt
Getting a bit farder, sir, that's all, replied Bob.
human
But what I wants to know is, how are we going to get hold on his legs when he gets stuck? There won't be no reaching on 'em, as I can see.
gpt
Hadn't yer better hail him to hold hard, and come back for us to hitch a line round one of his fins?
human
Which line would you use, messmate? said Bob dryly.
gpt
The old 'un or the noo 'un?
human
Eh? Which on 'em?
gpt
Ay. Why, there arn't no line down here, is there? What yer talking about?
human
No, muttered Dumlow, thoughtfully;
gpt
I d'know, without old Jarette comes and has the cargo out. Why, where's he got to!