human
Why, father, don't they know that the place is on fire?
gpt
Nay, that they don't, cried the wheelwright excitedly.
human
They're all asleep.
gpt
Let's run faster,
human
No. We have a long way to go yet, cried the squire,
gpt
But, father--oh, it is so dreadful!
human
Can you run, Dick--faster?
gpt
Yes, father, yes.
human
I can't, panted Hickathrift;
gpt
I've growed too heavy.
human
Run on, then, and shout and batter the door. We'll get up as quickly as we can.
gpt
Ay, roon, Master Dick, roon! cried the wheelwright.
human
Fire's ketched the thack.