human
What is it, Raoul?
gpt
Something entered the thicket, Captain.
human
At what point?
gpt
There, to the left; and the Frenchman pointed in this direction.
human
I did not see it well; it might have been a stray animal.
gpt
I seed it, Cap'n, said Lincoln, closing up;
human
Mounted, think you?
gpt
I ain't confident; I only seed its hips. We were a-gwine too fast to get a good sight on the critter; but it wur a mustang--I seed that cl'ar as daylight.
human
I kin tell yer whether it wur mounted, Cap'n, continued the hunter,
gpt
It is out of our way. Perhaps you had better, I added, after a little reflection.
human
Raoul, you and Chane dismount and go with the sergeant. Hold their horses, Jack.
gpt
If yer'll not object, Cap'n, said Lincoln, addressing me in a whisper,
human
I'd rayther go 'ithout kump'ny. Thar ain't two men I'd like, in a tight fix, better'n Rowl and Chane; but I hev done a smart chance o' trackin' in my time, an' I allers gets along better when I'm by myself.
gpt
Very well, Sergeant; as you wish it, go alone. We shall wait for you.