human
Martin, said Sir Richard, when this sorry cavalcade was gone by,
gpt
It would, sir! quoth I.
human
And a foolhardy.
gpt
Mayhap, said he,
human
How, sir--with one sword and a knife?
gpt
Nay, Martin, by God's aid, strategy and a dog. Come then, let us follow; they cannot go far, and I heard them talk of camping hereabouts. Softly, lad!
human
But, sir, said I, amazed at this audacity,
gpt
And wherefore not, Martin? Is the outfacing of five rogues any greater matter than outfacing this God's wilderness? Nay, I am not mad, said he, meeting my glance with a smile,
human
Yet this man you risk your life for is but a stranger and an Indian at that!
gpt
And what then, Martin? Cannot an Indian suffer--cannot he die? Here, finding me silent, he continued.
human
Moreover, there be very cogent reasons do urge a little risk, for look now, these rogues do go well shod--and see our poor shoes! They bear equipment very necessary to us that have so far to go and their horse should be useful to us. Nor dream I would lightly hazard your life, Martin, for these men have been drinking, will drink more and should therefore sleep sound, and I have a plan whereby Pluto and I--
gpt
Sir Richard, said I,
human
Why, very well, Martin, 'twere like you--but you shall be subject to my guidance and do nought without my word.