human
I suppose that we are to consider this as pleasant winter weather, Roswell remarked,
gpt
I do not believe we shall feel the cold much more than we do now. This daily washing is a capital stove; for I find all hands say that, when it is once over, they feel like new men. As for me, I shall stick by my craft while there is a timber left in her to float!
human
I am now sorry that we took over to the house so many of our supplies, Daggett continued, after a short pause.
gpt
I am afraid that many of them will have to be brought back again.
human
That would hardly quit cost, Daggett; it would be better to come over and pass the heel of the winter with us, when the supplies get to be short here. As we eat, we make room in the hut, you know; and you will be so much the more comfortable. An empty pork-barrel was broken up for the camboose yesterday morning.
gpt
We shall see--we shall see, Gardner. My men have got a notion that your people intend to break up this schooner for fuel, should they not keep an anchor-watch aboard her.
human
Anchor-watch! repeated Roswell, smiling.
gpt
It is well named--if there ever was an anchor-watch, you keep it here: for no ground-tackle will ever hold like this.
human
We still think the schooner may be got off,