human
What sort of a cargo do you generally carry, Captain Long?
gpt
That depends on what we stow away in the hold, he answered, with a knowing wink.
human
Silks, satins, and ribbons, sometimes; and at others tobacco and brandy, a few cases of gloves or lace, and such articles as English ladies are fond of, and are glad to get without paying duty.
gpt
Then you acknowledge yourself to be a smuggler, captain?
human
I intend to be as long as I can make an honest living by it, he answered, laughing.
gpt
I'm not ashamed of it. It is fair play, you see. If I'm caught I lose my goods and vessel, and am sent to prison, or serve His Majesty on board a man-of-war. If I land my cargo, as I generally contrive to do, I make a good profit.