human
I really don't think there was very much risk, he said.
gpt
Besides, you had a pistol.
human
I never fired off a pistol in my life, and I almost fancy there was nothing in the one in question.
gpt
Didn't you notice whether there were any cartridges in the chamber?
human
No, said Barbara.
gpt
I'm not sure I know which the chamber is, but I pressed something I supposed to be the trigger, and it only made a click.
human
You meant to fire at the man?
gpt
I'm afraid I did. Was it very dreadful? He was there with an unlawful purpose, and I saw his eyes grow wicked and his hand tighten just as you sprang at him. Still, I was almost glad when the pistol did not go off.
human
It really was unpleasant, but I remembered that you had come there to ensure the safety of my brother-in-law's property, and one is permitted to shoot at a thief in this country.