human
Then you have not seen him yet?
gpt
No, not yet; I have had no chance.
human
You mean that you have been drunk, Jem Pound!
gpt
Not to say drunk, missis. But I've been over to a town called Melmerbridge, and I went a long way round so as not to cross the moor. They're shooting up there all day. It'd be no sort o' use tackling him there.
human
But surely they are back by now? exclaimed Mrs. Ryan, impatiently.
gpt
I tell you he must be seen to-day--this evening--now.
human
Ay, ay; I'm just going. Straight along this path it is, across a few fields, and there you are--opposite the house; and you may trust me----
gpt
I know; I have seen it for myself. But I am going too.