human
A few must think for the many, he went on.
gpt
I had to smuggle this appropriation through Congress--twenty-five hundred dollars--the price of a poor Virginia farm! I have tampered with the Constitution itself in order to make this purchase of a country not included in our original territorial lines. I have taken my own chances--just as you must take yours now. The finger of God will be your guide and your protector. Are you ready, Captain Lewis? It is late.
human
I can start in half an hour,
gpt
Are your men ready, your supplies gathered together?
human
The rendezvous is at Harper's Ferry, up the river. The wagons with the supplies are ready there. I will take boat from here myself with a few of the men. Not later than tomorrow afternoon I promise that we will be on our way. We burn the bridges behind us, and cross none until we come to them.
gpt
Spoken like a soldier! It is in your hands. Go then!