human
This is just as I feared. You see, the Spaniards drove this gallery, and ceased to work immediately they heard us approaching them. We had no idea that they were in front of us, and so they only had to put a barrel of powder there and fire it as soon as there was but a foot or two of earth between us and them.
gpt
But how was it, Francis Vere asked,
human
That I cannot tell, Captain Uvedale replied.
gpt
The four men at work must have been either killed or knocked senseless. We shall know better another time, and will have a strong guard in each cellar from which our mines are being driven.
human
If it please you, Captain Uvedale, Lionel said,
gpt
But how did he do that?
human
That was well thought of indeed, and promptly carried out! Captain Uvedale exclaimed.
gpt
Francis, these pages of yours are truly promising young fellows. They detected that rascally Dutchman who was betraying us. I noticed them several times in the thick of the fray at the breach; and now they have saved the city by their quickness and presence of mind; for had these Spaniards once got possession of this warehouse they would have speedily broken a way along through the whole tier, and could then have poured in upon us with all their strength.
human
That is so, indeed, Francis Vere agreed.
gpt
They have assuredly saved the town, and there is the greatest credit due to them. I shall be glad, Uvedale, if you will report the matter to our leader. You are in command of the mining works, and it will come better from you than from me who am their captain.