human
See, there are the tents--a mile away. The soldiers--two troops of them--out on a pleasure trip. I will go on--you take your time, and go back with the men.
gpt
I want to go with _you_,
human
No, said the girl coaxingly.
gpt
You must be their guide, and lead them to the ledge of rocks by the sheep-shed. Think how fine it will be to be a _real_ soldier. Then appalled by a new thought:
human
Oh, but if you should get tired and _couldn't_ lead them there, how would they ever find the place? _What shall I do!_ I can't wait for them--I must go back ahead. _If_ he shouldn't be there! If something should have warned or detained him! _What will I do!_
gpt
Oh, shoot it all, _I'll_ take 'em there all right! exclaimed the boy, in a very big voice.
human
Don't you worry. I ain't a bit tired, an' I ain't a-goin' to be, neither!