human
The fellow is likely to be our captain, whispered Clayley, noticing that I observed the man with more than ordinary attention.
gpt
By the way, continued he,
human
I don't half like it. I believe he's an infernal scoundrel.
gpt
Such are my impressions. But if that be his character, how can he be elected?
human
Oh! no one here knows another; and this fellow is a splendid swordsman, like all the Creoles, you know. He has used the trick to advantage, and has created an impression. By the by, now I recollect, you are no slouch at that yourself. What are you up for?
gpt
Captain,
human
Good! Then we must go the `whole hog' in your favour. I have put in for the first lieutenancy, so we won't run foul of each other. Let us `hitch teams'.
gpt
With all my heart,
human
You came in with that long-bearded hunter. Is he your friend?
gpt
He is.
human
Then I can tell you that among these fellows he's a `whole team, and a cross dog under the waggon' to boot. See him! he's at it already.