human
Now look here, Jeff, he said, having seen to the trappings of his steed,
gpt
Nothing. I would give anything to hear that the poor fellow was alive. Have you--
human
Yes, I have seen him. I chanced this very morning, while galloping across country with an order from the General, to see him among the camp-followers. Why there I know not. To search for him now would be like looking for a needle in a haystack, but I observed that he was in company with our Bulgarian friend the scout Dobri Petroff, who is so well known that he can easily be found, and will probably be able to lead you to him. Now, only one word for myself: don't forget a message to Bella--say--say--bah! You English are such an undemonstrative set that I don't like to put it in words, but--you ought to know what to say, and when you've said it, just add, like a good fellow, that I would have said a great deal more if I had had the saying of it myself. D'you understand?
gpt
All right, said I, with a laugh.
human
We English _feel_, although we don't demonstrate much, and can act when occasion requires it with as much energy as Russians I'll say all you could wish, and some things, mayhap, that you couldn't have said yourself.--But where are you going in such haste?
gpt
To battle, Jeff, he replied, with one of those proud glances of the eyes which must be somewhat akin to the expanded nostrils of the warhorse when he scents the battle from afar.
human
At least, he added,
gpt
Ha! said I quickly,
human
Yes, truly, he is a worthy foe,
gpt
Just so, I rejoined, unable to repress a feeling of bitterness,