human
What's your business here, sir?
gpt
Looking over the lines,
human
So I see. That's why I asked you. Show your pass.
gpt
Why, I haven't one.
human
I thought not. You're a damned spy and you'd just as well say your prayers. I'm going to hang you.
gpt
You've made a mistake, gentlemen,
human
I'm a newspaper man from Atlanta. The chief sent me out to look over the lines and report.
gpt
It's a lie. We've forbidden every paper in town to dare such a thing----
human
That's just why my office sent me, I reckon.
gpt
Well, he sent you once too often----
human
Get me a bridle rein off my horse.
gpt
It's no use talking. You've passed the deadline here to-day. This is a favorite spot for scouts to cross. I'm not going to take any chances; I'm going to hang you.
human
Why don't you search me first?
gpt
I can search you afterwards,