human
It looks a rambling old building. Who lives in it besides the damned parson?
gpt
Only three women--his niece and two servants.
human
Do you know where they sleep?
gpt
The lasses behind; the niece in a front room.
human
And Helstone?
gpt
Yonder is his chamber. He was burning a light, but I see none now.
human
Where would you get in?
gpt
If I were ordered to do his job--and he desarves it--I'd try yond' long window; it opens to the dining-room. I could grope my way upstairs, and I know his chamber.
human
How would you manage about the women folk?
gpt
Let 'em alone except they shrieked, and then I'd soon quieten 'em. I could wish to find the old chap asleep. If he waked, he'd be dangerous.
human
Has he arms?
gpt
Firearms, allus--and allus loadened.
human
Then you're a fool to stop us here. A shot would give the alarm. Moore would be on us before we could turn round. We should miss our main object.
gpt
You might go on, I tell you. I'd engage Helstone alone.
human
That spoils all! said the voice.
gpt
He'll awake. A noise like that might rouse the dead. You did not say there was a dog. Damn you! Forward!