human
Major, it looks as if our goose was cooked, remarked Tom Belthorpe, after the reports from the front and the rear had been considered.
gpt
They couldn't have laid a neater trap for us.
human
And I allowed myself to walk into it blindfolded,
gpt
The rebels kept mighty shady when we came through the defile, put in Captain Abbey, who was also at hand.
human
I wonder why they didn't open on us then and there?
gpt
That is an easy question to answer, Captain, said Deck.
human
If they had opened up, our command could have retreated; now they have every one of us just about where they want us.
gpt
But you won't surrender without a fight, will you?
human
I have never yet done any surrendering, Tom. I want to know just how bad--What is it, Captain?
gpt
A flag of truce, answered Captain Life Knox, as he dashed up.
human
A private is carrying it, and there is a Confederate captain of cavalry with him.
gpt
Indeed! They evidently want to rush things. Come with me, and we'll see what they want.