human
Oh, I don't know as to that, continued Ahab, answering the Governor.
gpt
We have about four thousand men--perhaps a few more out. You know how many troops can handle them.
human
Tell him we'll quarter them in the various plants, Ahab,
gpt
Well, don't wait for the tents, he said.
human
Our people will quarter the men in the buildings in the centers of the disturbance. Our merchants can supply your quartermaster with everything. We have about a thousand policemen and deputy sheriffs--
gpt
Probably we'd better punch him up with that promise about the provo marshal,
human
And, Mr. Mayor, don't forget to remind him of the promise he made to Tom Van Dorn,--about me.
gpt
Wait, he said, putting his hand over the telephone receiver, and added in a low voice to those in the room:
human
He was just talking about that and thinks he will not proclaim martial law until there is actual violence--which he feels will follow the coming of the troops, when the men see he is determined. He said then that he expected Captain Calvin of the Harvey Company to take charge, and the Governor will speak to the other officers about it. Ahab paused a moment for further orders.
gpt
Well, said the elder Calvin,
human
I believe that's all.
gpt
Will there be anything else to-day, Joe?
human
Well--no--not to-day, thank you,