human
Stand back, gentlemen. Do not advance any further.
gpt
And why should we stand back, Sir Richard?
human
Simply, because if you advance a step further, I will shoot you,
gpt
Upon what pretence, sir? asked the elder Mr. Thornton, holding his son back.
human
We know that you are rather fond of shooting; but you generally contrive some excuse for it. Do you remember, sir, that you are in a civilized country? that the cabin in which you are is my property? and that I simply require to enter what I may call my own house?
gpt
It is not yours, ole tief, cried Jenny from behind.
human
It's not on your land, nor of your building.
gpt
Sir, I replied,
human
I am quite aware of what I am about. The cabin may be yours, or may not, for aught I know; but of this I am assured, namely, that you and your son, and that worthy with the red hair, are now in the prosecution of an unlawful enterprise--
gpt
To wit?
human
To wit, then, I rejoined,
gpt
But, sir, we do not entertain any such designs,
human
I judge of your present motives and intentions by your past conduct, sir, I answered;