human
Say, Dick, ask General Putnam to let us go down there, pleaded Ben Foster.
gpt
I want to help fight the redcoats!
human
Yes, do ask him, Dick, urged Tom.
gpt
I can't stand staying here, doing nothing, when there is fighting going on. Get him to let us go down there.
human
All right, I'll try, said Dick.
gpt
I would like it myself. But, I'm afraid he won't be willing to let us go.
human
Ask him, anyway,
gpt
I will,
human
No, I can't permit you to go down there, he said.
gpt
You must stay here with your company. If it should go, of course you would go too. But I don't think it will leave the works.
human
Very well, sir,
gpt
It is possible that I may make use of you boys as messengers during the battle, Dick,