human
Have you brought along the American who fixed up Jackson's foot when he smashed his toes, boys?
gpt
I'm here, he said.
human
Is anybody wanting me?
gpt
I guess Captain Esmond does, said the trooper.
human
He fell off a log two or three days ago, and his leg-bone has come right through. The corporal can't get it back inside him. If you can see your way to do anything, we'd be much obliged to you.
gpt
Did Captain Esmond send you?
human
No, sir, said the trooper,
gpt
It's very probable! A compound fracture of the femur is apt to prove rather serious at this temperature, especially if our friend the corporal has been trying to reduce it. We don't owe the man anything, but I guess I'd better go along.
human
Of course!