human
Be quick, and sail away, Mr. Portlack, said he, hoarsely.
gpt
A wing of the house caught fire, but through no fault of ours--no! It was owing to the carelessness of some terrified servant within. Only one shot was fired; it was meant for me, and slew Captain Dopping, who was at my side. That fire was a terrible signal--it may still be burning: I do not know; all seemed in darkness when we gained the gap, but they rang a danger bell, a fearful summons that seemed to echo for miles and miles. Did you hear it here?
human
No, sir.
gpt
Mounted messengers will have been flying from place to place long ago, he continued;