human
Don't get up, cried Rodd.
gpt
I tell you, I mustn't help you; it's against the law; but if I were in your fix I know what I should do. Not afraid of the water, are you?
human
What, swim for my life? Nonsense! In a stream like this!
gpt
No, no. Wade into that hole opposite yonder, and hide there till the soldiers are gone.
human
But they'd be sure to look there.
gpt
Not they! They'd be afraid of spoiling their breeches and gaiters and washing out the pipe-clay.
human
Ready for you to betray me to them, whispered the lad bitterly.
gpt
No; I'll surrender like a man.
human
Oh! growled Rodd, between his teeth.
gpt
If you weren't such a poor, weak, helpless-looking chap I'd hit you on the nose. How dare you speak to me like that?