human
I followed as fast as I could, and we crossed an open plain together, when I looked over my shoulder, and saw that all the other fellows had given up the chase except the two mentioned by Peterkin. These kept on after us, and somehow or other we got separated again, just after re-entering the wood on the other side of the plain. Of course I ran on, expecting to see my companion every minute. Finally I came to the rendezvous, and here I found that the savages had given up all hope of overtaking me, for I could see nothing of them.
gpt
How long ago is that?
human
About an hour.
gpt
Then poor Peterkin must have been caught,
human
No, that is not likely, replied Jack;
gpt
It may be as you say, Jack, but we must go at once to look for him.
human
With all my heart, Ralph. I only waited until you had sufficiently rested.
gpt
The body cannot rest when the mind is ill at ease. Come, let us start at once. I shall tell you of my little adventure as we go along.