human
It is ready, and what is more to the point, it is at my disposal,
gpt
Der Teufel! But where is it?
human
I can lead you to it, for it is less than three miles from where we sit at the present moment.
gpt
Himmel! exclaimed both the pilots, springing to their feet.
human
Take us to see it, Rittmeister; we have given you our promise.
gpt
Be calm, my friends; you shall see it to-day. But let me put you on your guard. You must not speak of it aloud, but only in whispers, for the secret of this machine is jealously guarded, and its whereabouts is unknown, save to the professor, his assistant and myself.
human
Has it ever been flown?
gpt
Yes.
human
Who was the pilot?
gpt
I was.
human
You, Rittmeister?
gpt
Yes.
human
And you are satisfied at her performances?
gpt
More than satisfied. She is the most wonderful and responsive thing I have ever flown. You will say the same when you have seen her, and made a trip or two.
human
Phew! take us to see her now; I would give ten years of my life to fly in her,