human
Thou art out early, Walter, said Sir William.
gpt
What do you at this hour?
human
I am catching trout for the stranger's breakfast, replied the lad, with a gay laugh.
gpt
You should have had your share, had you but waited.
human
Who was that speaking to you on the bank above?
gpt
Merely an Indian girl watching me fishing,
human
I hope your talk was discreet, rejoined Sir William.
gpt
These are dangerous times, when trifles are of import, Walter.
human
There was no indiscretion, returned the lad, with the colour mounting slightly in his cheek.
gpt
She was remarking the feather-flies with which I caught the trout, and blamed me for using them. She said it was a shame to catch anything with false pretences.
human
She is wise, observed the other, with a faint smile;
gpt
he added, thoughtfully.
human
Of what tribe is she? One of the Five Nations, I trust?
gpt
Oh, yes--an Oneida, replied Walter;
human
Well, be she whom she may, rejoined Sir William,
gpt
She would not betray them, I am sure, said the lad, warmly; and then added, with slight embarrassment, as if he felt that he had in a degree betrayed himself,
human
Perhaps you may meet again by accident, suggested the other,
gpt
Farther than either,
human
But you may have a heavy burden to carry, rejoined Sir William;
gpt
I will not drop it by the way,
human
Not if the Sachem's daughter offers to divide the load?
gpt
Doubt me not,
human
I do not doubt you, said Sir William,
gpt
I do not. But I would have you warned. And now farewell. You are very young to meet maidens in the wood. Be careful. Farewell.