human
If they overtake us, we must stand and make a fight for it,
gpt
No doubt about that, answered Desmond.
human
It will never do to be cut down like sheep, running away.
gpt
But as long as we can run we will, cried Tom.
human
If they do come up with us, my idea is that we should leap our horses over the ditch or fence, as may be most suitable, on our left, then wheel round and charge them if they attempt to follow us.
gpt
I don't think the cavalry have carbines, so that they cannot shoot us down at a distance, and our pistol bullets will reach farther than their lance points.