human
You are uncertain. You do not want to die?
gpt
No Great Master,
human
You shall not, unless you attempt to cause us trouble. Your thoughts are black. He addressed Molo.
gpt
Have they ever been read?
human
No, Great Master.
gpt
When opportunity comes, have them read. He added to Snap and me:
human
I plan to take prisoners. My Supreme Rulers, rulers of a neighboring more powerful planet, which sent Wandl upon her mission of conquest, ordered it. When your worlds are vacant of life, those who command me will want some of you left alive to be studied. Your thoughts are very black, Earthman. I think when they are carefully read you will prove no great advantage to us.
gpt
That is your sister.
human
Yes, Great Master.
gpt
She is caring for this Earth-girl and this girl from Venus?
human
Yes, Great Master. I am fond of them. I have plans.
gpt
They are in your charge, Martian; I will not interfere with you. But guard them well. I trust you and your sister. These others....
human
The Earth and the Venus girl can be of help to me, Great Master.
gpt
How?
human
They knew young men who were in the Spaceship Service. They can tell me the armament of men and weapons on most of the spaceships which Earth will send against us.