human
said the voice of La Touche.
gpt
The brig is no longer under your command; most of your people have joined my men, and they insist on carrying her into the Havanna.
human
Impossible! I exclaimed.
gpt
My men would not have turned traitors. I'll go on deck and see how matters stand.
human
That we cannot allow. I did not instigate my men to recapture the vessel, they managed it themselves; but now that they have possession, I dare not order them to give her up.
gpt
I know that two of my people would have fought to the death rather than have turned traitors,
human
Those two you speak of--the old man and the Irish lad--were overpowered, and are stowed safely below, with handcuffs on their wrists, he answered.
gpt
Have I your word that you'll not interfere? You treated me with courtesy, and I wish you to be allowed to remain at liberty; but if you decline to give me your word, I cannot prevent you being treated as they are.