human
We have just left the Sebastian ranch,
gpt
It is immense, commented Jim.
human
May I ask how many acres it embraces?
gpt
It was immense in the old days, replied the Spaniard.
human
Before your people took possession of the land. It was held by no fences then. But your laws were not ours and we lost many square miles. Now there are fifty thousand acres under fence.
gpt
Fifty thousand acres!
human
Ah, but it was double that before the Americans came, replied the Spaniard. Then he glanced critically at Caliente.
gpt
Your horse looks as cool as though he had been standing in the stable. The pace does not affect his wind either. Splendid condition!
human
Caliente is as hard as nails, said Jim proudly.
gpt
But your horse has wonderful speed.
human
He is high strung, said the Spaniard,
gpt
Let her go, Senor. I won't let you lose me.