human
He was a good lad, said Sergeant Gilroy, as they kept watch on the roof of the fort that night.
gpt
Since we came here he has never missed writing to his mother a single mail. It is true, being an amiable lad, and easily led through his affections, he had given way to drink to some extent, but no later than yesterday I prevailed upon him to join our temperance band--
human
What? become a Blue Light!
gpt
Ah, comrade; and I hope to live to see you join our band also, and become one of the bluest lights among us,
human
Never! replied Sutherland, with emphasis;
gpt
Perhaps not, but if I don't live to see it some one else will,
human
Is that you again? It's wishin' I am that I had you in ould Ireland, growled Corporal Flynn, referring to Osman Digna, whose men had opened fire on the neighbouring fort, and again roused the whole garrison.
gpt
Slape is out o' the question wi' such a muskitos buzzin' about. Bad luck to 'ee!
human
What good would it do to send him to Ireland?
gpt
Why, man, don't ye see, av he was in ould Ireland he couldn't be disturbin' our night's rest here. Moreover, they'd make a dacent man of 'im there in no time. It's always the way; if an English blackguard goes over to Ireland he's almost sure to return home more or less of a gintleman. That's why I've always advised you to go over, boy. An' maybe if Osman wint he'd--Hallo!