human
Well, said that personage, at last, breaking the silence, and calmly surveying the intruder from head to foot,
gpt
He is a revenue spy. Let us pitch him in the river, cap'n!
human
Silence, sir! Come, my good youth, answer: What is your business here?
gpt
My business is, to discover the young lady you have so basely abducted. If you are the leader of this gang of cut-throats, I demand to be instantly informed where she is!
human
Whew-w! whistled the captain, while the men set up an insolent laugh.
gpt
For coolness and effrontery, that modest demand cannot be easily beat. And what if we refuse, young sir?
human
Your refusal will not matter much, since to-morrow your retreat will assuredly be discovered, and then you will every one meet the doom your diabolical actions deserve!
gpt
And what may that be, most candid youth?
human
Hanging! said Ray, boldly;