human
Climb down out of that, Pedro. The boys looked back and saw the truck-driver's face turn green with terror.
gpt
Lively now, no funny business.
human
I--I wasn't touching 'em,
gpt
Sure, I know you didn't, but you were impolite to American citizens and you ought to know better. Stand on your feet.
human
I didn't lay a hand on 'em,
gpt
It's well for you that you didn't send them to hell as you promised. What are you doing here and what have you got a green cover on your bus for? You went down the line this morning and you aren't reported back yet. Come, explain yourself. The man was on horseback and evidently the chief of the outfit. Jim guessed that he was playing for a few minutes to give his men time to close in, then he snapped again,
human
Cuff him. You boys let fly.