human
Where in the world do you come from?
gpt
From the other side of New Guinea, answered Tom. He briefly narrated their adventures.
human
We want to get on to Sydney, where we expect to find our ship. Can you take us there?
gpt
That depends on circumstances, answered the skipper.
human
Can you pay for your passage?
gpt
We can work it, at all events, and I have no doubt that our captain will pay any sum we agree to,
human
Are you bound for Sydney? inquired Tom;
gpt
As to that, I should not mind putting in there, provided you will pay the expenses. I was thinking of going further south, but I have not quite made up my mind, was the answer.
human
The _Fox_ is a fine craft, and you will not have another chance of getting to Sydney, or to any other English port for many months to come. Few British traders touch here.
gpt
I see several Chinese junks and Malay proas. We may have a chance of getting to Banda, or to some Dutch port, or Singapore,
human
You will wish yourself on board the _Fox_ if you sail in one of those craft, I can tell you, said the skipper.
gpt
Come, you had better close with me, and I'll undertake to land you at Sydney. What do you say now to 30 pounds a head, and payment for such provisions and liquors as you consume? It will be a mighty deal better than sweltering on here in this hot place, with a chance of being knocked on the head, or being brought down by fever.