human
I, too, have fought, she explained,
gpt
Weeks ago—it seems years by now—this Colonel Rigby who besieges us planted a mortar outside our gates. Our men sallied and killed many, and brought the mortar in.
human
Good, said Kit.
gpt
I saw it as I came through the courtyard, and wondered whether you or they had put it out of action.
human
My folk put it out of action. And now they’ve brought up another mortar. We dare not let it play even for a day on crumbling walls. There’s to be a sortie within the hour. One of my officers is dead, and two are wounded. Sir, will you lead a company for me?
gpt
Luck always comes my way,
human
But you do not ask what strength you have to follow you?
gpt
What strength you can give me. I am at your service.