human
A little higher still, shouted the recluse to his assistant.
gpt
Let us set the thing on its edge! so, push away, a little more. There, I have propped up the wretched thing and there it may lie. If the bats pay me a visit to-night I will think of you and give them your best wishes.
human
You may save yourself that trouble, replied the young man with cool dignity.
gpt
I will send you a carpenter who shall refix the shutter, and we offer you our apologies for having been the occasion of the mischief that has happened.
human
You are strong and you speak fairly, and I might like you well enough if you were in other company. I don't want your carpenter; only send me down a hammer, a wedge, and a few strong nails. Now, you can do nothing more for me, so pack off
gpt
We are going at once, said the more handsomely dressed visitor in a thin and effeminate voice.
human
What can a man do when the boys pelt him with dirt from a safe hiding-place, but take himself off
gpt
Be off, be off, said the person thus described, with a laugh.
human
As far off as Samothrace if you like, fat Eulaeus; you can scarcely have forgotten the way there since you advised the king to escape thither with all his treasure. But if you cannot trust yourself to find it alone, I recommend you your interpreter and guide there to show you the road.