human
Then, said March, looking anxiously at his host,
gpt
It an't poss'ble to be in two places at once nohow ye can fix it, returned Dick,
human
But should we not start off at once--now?
gpt
You an't able, replied Dick quietly,
human
But maybe they may hold the place for a long time, argued March,
gpt
So it might--so it might. I've thought o' that, and we'll start to-morrow if yer able. But it would be o' no use to-night. My good horse can't run for ever right on end without meat and rest.
human
Then we'll start to-morrow,
gpt
Ay, if ye can mount and ride.
human
That I have no fear of; but--but-- at that moment March's eye encountered Mary's--
gpt
Oh, she'll stop here till we come back. No fear o' redskins troublin' her agin for some time, replied Dick, throwing down the broom and patting the girl's head.
human
Come, lass, let's have some supper. Show March what a capital cook ye are. I'll kindle a rousin' fire an' spread some pine-branches round it to sit on, for the floor won't be quite dry for some time. What red reptiles, to be sure! and they was actually devourin' my poor old bay horse. What cannibals!