human
Yes, yes, but one question at a time, Hal replied.
gpt
You're on the right track, Cub, but that isn't the way to get our story out of us. I see you have one of the rascals a prisoner. Keep him. He's the worst of the bunch.
human
Who are they, anyway, asked Cub.
gpt
What are they doing here? Do they own this island?
human
Now, you've added three more questions, Hal remarked with a smile, for he was much pleased at the opportunity to tease the tall and usually super-wise youth in something of the latter's characteristic manner.
gpt
We can't answer all your questions, Cub, but we know there's a mystery about this fellow and his friends, and I suppose we'll have to wait for your father's mathematics to solve it.
human
Was it those four men who made prisoners of you?