human
I am sorry to tell you, Sir Richard, Miss Davenport is certainly not there, although we had every reason to believe that she was. I had not, indeed, time to pursue my inquiries as far as I could wish; for my other duties call me to Jerusalem as fast as possible. But I searched every room and every cabin round the house; and, whether she has been there or not, she is not there now.
gpt
You will take notice, Mr. Sheriff, cried Robert Thornton, before I could say anything in reply,
human
You will do as you are advised, Mr. Thornton, replied the sheriff, coolly.
gpt
The district is in an exceptional state just now, and the presumptions are very strong against you. But, as I said before, my mind is perfectly made up as to my course. You have not often known me abandon my determinations; and I shall not suffer any of you four gentlemen to depart till you have given sufficient bail to meet any charge which may be preferred against you.
human
Why, you have not even a pretence, sir, said the elder Mr. Thornton.
gpt
Nothing but the idle tattle of a parcel of niggers.
human
You forget, he said,
gpt
he continued, more slowly and emphatically,