human
Come! come! this will never do: we have provision and water enough for us and the horses for to-day, and we can easily divide, and make it last two days. We are caught and must do the best we can; at least we can never free ourselves, if we stand still and bewail our fate.
gpt
Oh, uncle! this is terrible,
human
We can do no better than help ourselves out of it, said Jane, encouragingly.
gpt
Be a man, Edward, and, doing your best, take your chance with the rest.
human
That is a brave girl, said Howe, with a nod of approval.
gpt
Let us be courageous; the darkest hour of the night is that just before the dawn. Is it not so, chief?
human
Always, answered the chief.
gpt
I have heard our old men speak of these deserts, but they are more vast and dreary than even the report portrayed them. But if we would escape, every moment is precious, and we must haste away.