human
Now you want to know who your fellow traveller is, eh? I'll tell you. He's a composite individual: an Englishman, a German, a State official, a spy, a thief, and an alleged murderer. I hope you're proud of him.
gpt
I don't care what he is if he's going to get me out of Germany. I needn't know him afterwards, I suppose.
human
If you're disrespectful and don't behave yourself I'll--I'll----
gpt
Dock my wages, mate?
human
That reminds me. There's a little thing to be done in case of accidents;
gpt
You don't mean to tell me you're going to keep me waiting any longer!
human
I'm not going to have young Hans' clothes found in your possession; much too risky;
gpt
But your risk?
human
There's none for me. I'm travelling on business of State and may need disguises of any sort. And now I'll read you the riddles; but we shall have to be quick about it.
gpt
If you dare to hurry over it and not tell me every little detail, I'll never speak to you again, Jack,
human
We must drop that Jack business, and speak in my language. And I have to be quick because it's nearly bedtime.
gpt
You don't imagine for an instant I'm getting into any sleeping berth to-night surely! I couldn't sleep a wink. I want to do nothing but talk.
human
All right, let it go at that;