human
Frank, it is a gone case with us. I _know_ we shall be caught.
gpt
You think so, do you?
human
Yes, I'm certain of it. I overheard some conversation among the coast-guards, this afternoon, and one of them said that Charley Sheldon would have the whole fleet anchored before the mouth of the creek at half-past two to-morrow morning.
gpt
Besides, said William Johnson,
human
And I heard Charley Sheldon say, chimed in Harry,
gpt
That's all right, said Frank.
human
I'm glad of it.
gpt
Why are you? asked George, in surprise.
human
You know, we agreed to carry the provisions all in one boat, and yours is the only one that will hold them all.
gpt
I tell you, Frank, we're gone suckers,
human
You fellows seem to be pretty well posted as to the coast-guards' intentions,
gpt
Yes, said George;
human
I have learned one thing to-day, said Frank,
gpt
Why does that please you? inquired Harry.
human
Do you want them to discover all our plans, so that they may be ready for us?
gpt
By no means. I'll risk good deal that they will not learn more than we want them to know. I've thought of a way to set them on the wrong scent, and, from what I have heard, I think it will work first-rate.
human
What is it?
gpt
I'll show you in half a minute, said Frank,
human
All we have got to do is to fool the spies; then we are all right.