human
Why isn't that horse hobbled like the rest? Reuben asked suddenly.
gpt
Whose is it?
human
That is the one your black fellow rode, sir,
gpt
Jim, where are you?
human
What has become of him, I wonder? Reuben said.
gpt
Has anyone seen him, since we rode up?
human
He jumped off, the instant we came here, one of the policemen replied;
gpt
There has been somebody here, sir, another policeman said, coming up.
human
Here's the remains of a fire, behind this bush.
gpt
Yes, Mr. Blount said, examining them, and pulling out a brand that was still glowing.
human
Do you see, a lot of sand has been thrown over it. Whoever was here must have seen us coming, and tried to extinguish the fire when they caught sight of us.