human
Mr. Denman, he said,
gpt
--his face took on a look of embarrassment--
human
That was what I might have suggested, answered Denman, calmly,
gpt
I cannot, sir. There is prison for life for all of us if we are taken; and this crowd will break out, sir--mark my words. You won't have charge very long. But--in that case--I mean--I might be of service. I can control them all, even Forsythe, when I am awake.
human
Forsythe! grinned Denman.
gpt
You can thank Forsythe for your round-up. If he hadn't remained sober enough to attempt to break into Miss Fleming's room while you were all dead drunk, I might not have knocked him out, and might not have roused myself to tie you all hand and foot.
human
Did he do that, sir?
gpt
He did; but I got there in time to knock him out.
human
Well, sir, said Sampson,
gpt
I can promise you this much. I must be locked up, of course--I realize that. But, if we again get charge, I must be asleep part of the time, and so I will see to it that you retain possession of your gun--and the lady, too, as I see she carries one; also, sir, that you will have the run of the deck--on parole, of course.
human
That is kind of you, smiled Denman;