human
Tex!
gpt
What are you doing here?
human
I came--they had horses and were going to kill you--I rode in between so they wouldn't shoot----
gpt
Good God, girl----
human
Hurry! she cried, frantically,
gpt
Horse went lame, he jerked out as he plied quirt and spurs.
human
Got to make the ferry. Long Bill says the river's broke all records. He's runnin' away. Left his flat-boat tied to a tree. It's only a little ways. You go back! I can make it. Had to knock Bill down to keep him from blockin' my game. Once on that boat, they can't follow.
gpt
But, they're almost here--
human
Go back! They'll never say I hid behind a woman's skirts!
gpt
I won't go back! Oh, hurry, there's the boat! Two more minutes, and we'll be there! Turn around and shoot! It'll hold 'em!
human
I won't shoot--not when they can't shoot back!