human
Will you have the goodness to explain to me, mademoiselle, who and what you are, and how you came to be in the position in which I find you? I am sorry to be obliged to detain a lady, but you have too many men with you for me to suffer your canoe to pass.
gpt
I am the daughter of an English gentleman, replied Edith.
human
I have been attacked and captured, with the friend who was escorting me from my father's house to that of Colonel Schneider; my two servants were murdered--at least, one of them I am sure was. These Indians, who are with me, are Iroquois, who are taking me forcibly across the lake towards Canada, and I have little doubt that I shall be put to death also, if you do not save me from their hands.
gpt
This is a strange story, mademoiselle, returned the officer.
human
The Iroquois and your countrymen are in alliance.
gpt
I cannot account for it, answered Edith;