human
Fifteen still left, mused Levi, when Deck had spoken.
gpt
We can go them one better, but--
human
It makes a big difference where the fifteen men are located, said Artie.
gpt
Five might hold the mansion against us--if they were good shots and wide-awake.
human
If only I knew mother and the girls were safe, I would play them a waiting game, said Deck, taking a long breath.
gpt
They'll think we have sent for reënforcements and will want to make terms, sooner or later.
human
We can send off for reënforcements! cried Artie.
gpt
Clinker can rouse out every Unionist within two miles of here.
human
He would not find many, answered Levi.
gpt
The majority are off to the war.
human
One thing, it will be dark soon, went on Deck.
gpt
We can move up pretty close then, for there won't be much moonlight.
human
But what of mother and the girls in the meantime?
gpt
I don't believe they will dare harm them, said the overseer.
human
They know that if they did, and were caught, every one of 'em would swing for it. Denny may try to get a bit sweet on Miss Dorcas, but I reckon she can hold her own. Those guerillas--
gpt
Hark! interrupted Deck.
human
Somebody is screaming for help! It is Dorcas!