human
Bon jour, monsieur. I ver' moch sorray dat I be give you von fright. Pardon, sair; how you do?
gpt
Thank you--thank you, good fellow, replied the artist, laying down his weapons and grasping Gibault's proffered hand with a sigh of evident relief,
human
I am well, excellently well. You did, indeed, startle me by your sudden appearance; but no harm is done, and where none was intended no apology is necessary. You are a Frenchman, I think?
gpt
Non, sair; not 'xactly. I be French Canadian. Mine fadder was be von Canadian; mine moder was a Frenchvoman; I be leetle of both.
human
And you have cause to be proud of your country, my man, returned the artist, collecting his scattered drawing materials and quietly sitting down to continue his sketch,
gpt
Mais, said Gibault, rubbing his nose in great perplexity at the coolness of this eccentric wanderer;
human
What! a grisly bear?
gpt
Oui, monsieur. We have see him not long 'go, an' hopes to kill him soon.