human
Have you lost your way?
gpt
No, my lord,
human
But we are not at the pass of Antuco?
gpt
We are.
human
Are you not mistaken?
gpt
I am not. Here are the remains of a fire made by the Indians, and the tracks left by their horses.
human
Well, they passed this way?
gpt
Yes; but we cannot. The last earthquake has made it impracticable.
human
For mules, replied the major;
gpt
That is for you to decide, said the catapaz.
human
I have done what I could. My mules and I are ready to turn back, if you please, and search for the other passes of the Andes.
gpt
But that will cause a delay.
human
Of three days, at least.