human
We have gone through many a danger together, said Tom, to Desmond;
gpt
It cannot be helped, said Desmond.
human
I should have liked to live longer, and we are better off than the poor fellows drowning in their berths.
gpt
What! Do you think the brig is going down? cried Billy.
human
Dear me, how dreadful; can't we get something to float upon?
gpt
As the water is rushing into her fearfully fast, I don't see what chance there is of her floating, answered Tom.
human
However, we will not give up all hope while she remains above water. Perhaps, when the squall is passed over, we may manage to scramble out along the masts and cut away the topgallant yards, and get hold of some of the gratings or spare spars to form a raft.
gpt
We must be quick about it, then, observed Desmond;
human
While the wind is blowing as it is now, there is no use making the attempt, said Tom.
gpt
She does not appear to me to have sunk lower than she did when she first went over. She has a light cargo, and will float longer than a vessel heavily laden.