human
This is the bait, he said, pointing to the dead fox,
gpt
But, Doctor, said Hatteras,
human
No, we shall be too far from the scene of explosion. Besides, our house is solid, and we can soon repair the walls even if they should get a bit shaken.
gpt
And how do you propose to manage?
human
See! By hauling in this rope we lower the post which props up the roof, and make it give way, and bring up the dead fox to light, and I think you will agree with me that the bears are so famished with their long fasting, that they won't lose much time in rushing towards their unexpected meal. Well, just at that very moment, I shall set fire to the mine, and blow up both the guests and the meal.
gpt
Capital! Capital!