human
Of course you are going through, young fellow?
gpt
Yes, Frank said,
human
I am going to try.
gpt
Got a horse, I suppose?
human
Yes, Frank said,
gpt
We calls it swag out on the plains, one said;
human
No, Frank replied,
gpt
I am alone; but I am open to join some party. I suppose there will be no difficulty about that.
human
None on airth, the other answered;
gpt
Yes, Frank replied;
human
Don't you go to think it, young man; the Injins is thar, you bet, and no mistake, and a big grist of scalps they will take. The news of this here percession across the plains will bring them down as thick as bees on the track, and I tell you there will be some tough fights afore we get across.
gpt
Have you had much experience of the plains?
human
We are hunters, the other said briefly,
gpt
You don't really think things are as bad as that,
human
I does, the other replied emphatically.
gpt
What with Injins, and want of food and water, and fatigue, and the journey across the plains, it will want all a man to make the journey. We four means to get through, and are bound to do it; but as for this crowd you see here, God help them!
human
Do you mean to go with one of the caravans, or start alone?
gpt
There is a lot going on to-morrow, and we shall join them. We may be of some use, for the best part of them are no better than a flock of sheep, and four good hands may keep them out of some mischief; but I expect we shall have to push on by ourselves before the journey is over.
human
I am intending to go on to-morrow also, Frank said,
gpt
All right, young fellow; we shall see you on the road, and if you likes to chum up with us you may, for I likes yer looks, and you seems to be one of the right sort.