human
I would be only too glad to turn the fellow over to you, Major Collins. He has caused me a great deal of trouble.
gpt
And I do not deem that he has treated me as a prisoner should be treated, added Deck.
human
But I am willing to let the matter rest,--providing I can have another escort to the prisoners' camp.
gpt
Has this man threatened you?
human
He was very anxious to get information out of me.
gpt
I repeat, did he threaten you, Major?
human
He told me that I must tell him certain things or take the consequences, and he had his pistol in his hand while he spoke.
gpt
And you were as helpless as you are now?
human
I was.
gpt
It is a falsehood! burst from Captain Brentford's lips.
human
He wanted to buy me off--offered me a thousand dollars if I would help him to get back over the river.
gpt
I stand by what I said, went on Deck, his face flushing.
human
I haven't a thousand cents to offer any one.