human
Well, said the latter,
gpt
That would mean the sequestration of our claims,
human
Exactly. You're not compelled to go. Stay right here if you'd sooner, and take your chances of any charge I may be able to work up against you.
gpt
I think we'd better go, he said.
human
Still, while I have no regret for anything I have done, I should like to thank Major Coulthurst for what is, from his point of view, a clemency we scarcely expected.
gpt
You don't want to make any mistake. The major has done what he considers most advisable--just that, and nothing else. Now, before you light out take a hint from me. Canada's quite a big country, but the law of the Empire it belongs to is even a bigger thing. You have come off pretty well this time--but don't try it again.
human
In spite of Captain Slavin's explanation, I feel we owe you a good deal, sir, he said.
gpt
Still, I think he's right in one respect. We attempted too big a thing. Henceforward we'll go to work, little by little, in a different way. We have taken the wrong one, but the hope that led us into it is just as strong as ever.
human
Long before it's realized you and I will be dead. If I ever come across you again under different circumstances it will be a pleasure,