human
Yes, father. They must go; and we will not hinder them; but they will soon be back, will not they?
gpt
That depends on how soon we can make good soldiers of them, said he, cheerfully.
human
Come, Moyse, have you changed your mind again? Or will you stay and plait hammocks, while my boys are trained to arms?
gpt
I shall not stay behind, if the others go. But why should not we all go together? I am sure there is room enough in yonder valley for all the people on this coast.
human
Room enough, but my family are better beside your father than among soldiers and the hunters of the mountains. Stay with them, or go with me. Shoot ducks, and pick up shell-fish here; or go with me, and prepare to be General Moyse some day.