human
Is he badly hurt, do you think, John?
gpt
I hope not, the settler said.
human
He ought not to be like this, only from a wound in the collarbone; but of course it may have glanced down, and done some internal mischief. I am inclined to think that it is extreme exhaustion, as much as anything--the reaction after a tremendous nervous excitement.
gpt
He has ridden a hundred and fifty miles, since yesterday morning, Kate said,
human
And he has ridden all the way back, has he? A very zealous officer, Miss Ellison, a very zealous young officer, indeed.
gpt
Ah! What is that?
human
Shoot him dead, sah, Jim, who was supporting his master's head, exclaimed.
gpt
Don't let dat fellow come 'live no longer.
human
I can't do that, Jim, Mr. Barker said, moving towards the fallen man.
gpt
The man is a thorough scoundrel, a murderer, and a robber; but he is harmless now. One cannot wish he should recover, even for his own sake; for there is enough against him to hang him, ten times over. However, we must do what we can for the poor wretch.
human
Is it mortal?