human
What do you mean to do? asked Forsythe, surlily, as Denman looked down on him.
gpt
Keep us here and starve us?
human
I will keep you in irons while I have the power, answered Denman,
gpt
he said to the big machinist,
human
I do, sir, answered the big fellow, thickly,
gpt
That you stand watch and watch with me while we take this boat back to Boston; that you aid me in keeping this crowd in subjection; that you do your part in protecting the lady aft from annoyance. In return, I promise you my influence at Washington. I have some, and can arouse more. You will, in all probability, be pardoned.
human
No, sir, answered Sampson, promptly.
gpt
I am one of this crowd--you are not one of us. I wouldn't deserve a pardon if I went back on my mates--even this dog alongside of me. He's one of us, too; and, while I have smashed him, and will smash him again, I will not accept my liberty while he, or any of the others, is in irons.