human
That gave me a bit of hope. If they stuck to the main road you were pretty well bound to catch them, for Fitch swore they'd never get five miles. But, of course, they might turn off. So I thought the rest of us had better follow and search the by-roads for all we were worth. So I sat on Fitch's carrier with the can under one arm, and Daphne commandeered the curate's push-bike and sent Berry after us.
gpt
Isn't he back yet?
human
Not yet,
gpt
And doesn't he know she's found?
human
That pleasure is still awaiting him. Well, Fitch was right. We left the Bloodstock road for the second time at Dew Thicket, and at the foot of the hill there she was, dry as a bone, but as right as rain.
gpt
Abandoned?
human
Apparently. Any way, there was no one in sight. I sent Fitch after you and drove her home. Fitch had a burst directly he'd left me, and had to walk back to Bilberry.
gpt
Is that all?
human
Well, it's enough, isn't it?
gpt
Not nearly, said I, rising to my feet.
human
Kindly accompany me to the stables.
gpt
What d'you mean, Boy?
human
said I.
gpt
Come and see.
human
You see, I said carelessly,