human
It's the major, said one of the miners.
gpt
Give him a show. Come right along, sir. Nobody going to hurt you!
human
You'll gain nothing by making fools of yourselves, my men, he said.
gpt
The law is a good deal too strong for you. Now, try to tell me sensibly what is worrying you, and if it comes within my business I'll see what I can do.
human
Mr. Sewell, he said gravely,
gpt
I'm sorry to see you here.
human
I'm a little sorry myself, sir, said Sewell.
gpt
Still, that's not quite the point, and if you will listen for a minute or two I will try to make our views clear. They are really not unreasonable. In the first place we want Tomlinson tried here by his peers, which, although a little unusual, could, I think, be done. If Captain Esmond can prove him guilty, we will give him up, and he can get a regular court to confirm the verdict. Then we ask immunity for the men who held up the outpost, and one or two trifling modifications of the mining regulations which are probably within the discretion afforded you by your commission.
human
It seems to me, said Coulthurst drily,
gpt
We feel compelled to do so, sir.
human
Captain Esmond is willing to promise that if you go home straightway no proceedings will be taken against any man for his share in this night's work. He will promise you nothing further, and I may say that in this I quite concur with him. I must warn you that what you are doing is a very serious thing.
gpt
Then, said Sewell quietly,
human
We will endeavour to whip the insolence out of you, he said.
gpt
By the time the thing is settled your leaders will be exceptionally sorry for themselves.