human
Yes, he said in answer to the major's questioning glance,
gpt
I fancy they are coming to pull my gates and fences down. Roberts, the groom, heard enough in Hoddam to suggest that they were plotting something of the kind, and I told him to have a horse saddled, though I didn't quite believe it myself. There are, however, evidently several wagonette-loads of them yonder.
human
The question is, said Coulthurst sharply,
gpt
I should almost have fancied it was unnecessary. Including the keepers, I can roll up six men. That makes eight with you and me, while Leslie, who is a magistrate, as you know, lives scarcely two miles away.
human
Then you had better send for him. Eight men with the law behind them should be quite enough to hold off the rabble--that is, so long as no blow is struck; but you will excuse my mentioning that you will require to keep a firm hand on your temper.
gpt
I'll try, though I have been told it isn't a very excellent one, said the younger man.
human
Now, if you will beguile the women into the house, I'll make arrangements.