human
You are going?
gpt
Yes, replied the Indian, who comprehended the gesture of his companion; and, with vehement gesticulations which were however perfectly intelligible, he added a few words in Spanish, which signified:
human
Thaouka--good horse--swift--will draw the wolves after him.
gpt
Ha! Thalcave!
human
Quick, quick!
gpt
Robert, my lad, you hear! He will sacrifice himself for us; he will rush out over the plain, and turn aside the fury of the wolves upon himself.
human
Friend Thalcave, replied Robert, looking imploringly at the Patagonian,
gpt
No, said Glenarvan,
human
Let us go together.
gpt
No, said the Indian, who was not mistaken as to the meaning of these words.
human
Bad beasts--frightened--Thaouka--good horse.
gpt
Very well, said Glenarvan.
human
Thalcave shall not leave, Robert. He shows me what I have to do. It is my duty to go, and his to remain with you.
gpt
I will go.
human
No,
gpt
I tell you, cried Glenarvan, taking the bridle from the hands of the Indian,
human
I will go. Save this boy! I trust him to you, Thalcave!