human
A strange resemblance,
gpt
Permit me to thank you for your kindness, Mr.----
human
Shanks--Hiram Shanks at your service,
gpt
I might have drowned but for you. This fire is quite comfortable I assure you, most comfortable indeed.
human
I was eating a mighty late supper, said the peddler.
gpt
Fact is I'm noways regular at my meals; coz the tarverns won't board me for what it's worth. I bunk out of doors these warm nights, and don't feel afraid with Tige for a companion.
human
I should imagine not. That dog is a noble fellow.
gpt
Noble! Well, he's the next thing to human, Mr. Bordine. Somebody poisoned his mate, so't I have to foot it where once I rode in my carriage. If your anyways hungry, mister, I can give you grub enough such as 'tis.
human
How'd you come in the creek?
gpt
Speak right out, young man. You've been into a muss of some sort, and I sympathise with you.
human
I am glad to hear you say that.