human
You might not be there, Mr. Deventer--you might be lying as I saw Allerdyce along the top of your gun. So might I--so might anyone you dared delegate.
gpt
God forgive you--you put water into my veins. How could any man 'delegate' such a thing!
human
No, said I,
gpt
I feel as you do, and for that reason I beg of you to let me escort your wife and daughters to the care of my father.
human
And suppose, he said,
gpt
I think not, sir, I answered steadily.
human
There are Government troops in Aramon le Vieux. The National Guard there is all against the revolutionists. In the old town the tricolour has never been in the least danger. The whole department would move upon them if they attempted such a thing.
gpt
Well argued, my Cicero, said he,