human
What shall we do? she asked, her lips at Cavendish's ear.
gpt
We cannot pass them--they are on guard.
human
I was wondering how close I could creep in before they saw me, he answered, using the same caution.
gpt
If I was only sure they were alone, and could once get the drop, we might make it.
human
You fear there may be others posted at the top?
gpt
There is quite likely to be; the fellows are evidently taking no chances of surprise. What do you think best?
human
Even if you succeeded in overawing these two, we would have no way of securing them. An alarm would be given before we could get beyond reach. Our only hope of escape lies in getting out of here unseen.
gpt
Yes, and before Cateras is discovered.
human
He gave no orders to the guard to return?
gpt
No; but he will be missed after a while and sought for. We cannot count on any long delay, and when it is found that he has been knocked out, and we have disappeared, every inch of this cave will be searched. There is no place to hide, and only the two ways by which to get out.
human
Then, let's go back and try the other, she urged.
gpt
That opens directly into the valley and is probably not guarded. What is happening now?