human
So you are determined on't, Martin?
gpt
I am!
human
Lord, Martin, there is so much to love in you 'tis pity you are so much of fool--
gpt
You said as much before--
human
Aye, so I did, comrade, so I did. But look'ee, 'tis a smooth sea, a fair wind--aha, it needeth no pistol butt to persuade you to it this time; you go of your own will and most express desire, comrade.
gpt
I do, Adam.
human
And who knoweth, said he, his gaze uplift to the Southern Cross that glimmered very bright and splendid above us,
gpt
Adam, said I,
human
Hark'ee then, said he, grasping my hand and leaning to my ear in the gloom,
gpt
Enough! cried I,
human
I am no weathercock and my mind is set--
gpt
Why, very well, but so is mine, shipmate, and set upon two things--one to fulfil my duty to the King in the matter of exterminating these pirates and the like rogues, and t'other to redeem my promise to our lady Joan in the matter of her father--your enemy.
human
How, are you for Nombre de Dios likewise, Adam?
gpt
Just as soon as I have this ship in staunch fighting trim, for, unless you and your vengeance are afore me, I will have Sir Richard Brandon out o' the Inquisition's bloody clutches either by battle or stratagem--aye, though it cost me all I possess, and God knoweth I am a vastly wealthy man, Martin.
human
Why then, we are like to meet at Nombre de Dios?
gpt
Mayhap, Martin, who can say? Meantime, here is the chart and your sailing directions with some few words for you to ponder at leisure, and so fortune attend you and farewell, comrade.
human
One thing, Adam, said I, grasping the ladder of ropes,
gpt
Aha, quoth Adam, clapping me on the shoulder,