human
And what did the rogues offer you, Mr. Portlack?
gpt
Fifty guineas, sir.
human
Did you get it?
gpt
Have you the things upon you?
human
I have the ring, said I, pulling it out of my waistcoat pocket.
gpt
The watch and chain I pawned for twenty pounds, being without money, save a trifle in a savings bank in London. What this ring is worth I'm sure I can't imagine, said I, looking at it.
human
I hope it will yield me an outfit. I as good as lost everything I possessed when the Ocean Ranger sailed away in chase of the Yankee, leaving me adrift.
gpt
Have you the pawn-ticket for the watch and chain? he asked. I gave it to him.
human
I should like to possess that watch and chain, said he,
gpt
You will do me the favor, said he,