human
Oh, here you are, he grunted.
gpt
Come ashore to look after you. 'Fraid you were lost.
human
We are very glad to see you, said Uncle Paul.
gpt
Sit down. We thought it was not safe to try and get aboard.
human
Well, it aren't very, said the skipper;
gpt
What do you say, Rodd? asked Uncle Paul.
human
Shall we risk it?
gpt
Oh, I don't think that there'll be much risk, uncle, if Captain Chubb considers it safe. I don't mind going with him.
human
As we were ashore I told the men to get a few stores down to the boat, and that I'd meet them here. I dare say Joe Cross will be an hour, and by that time it will have lulled a bit, or else be a deal worse, and we'll see.