human
Tom Dare, eh? Well, Master Tom Dare, where do you live?
gpt
I live over in New Jersey.
human
Ah, in New Jersey? Well, what are you doing over here on Long Island?
gpt
I wanted to see the British army, sir, and so I came over here.
human
Ah, indeed? Why did you wish to see the British army?
gpt
Just out of curiosity, sir. I have never before seen an army, and I wanted to see one.
human
It seems to me you have come good ways to satisfy a feeling of curiosity. Your action is a little bit unusual. You appear to have an inquiring mind.
gpt
Yes, sir.
human
I suppose, said the general after a few moments,
gpt
True, sir. So I would.
human
Very well. Such being the case, I have no doubt that you would like to see the interior of one of the old hulks down at the bay, that we use as prisons for rebel spies and other prisoners. I am going to send you down there, my boy, and I hope you will like the looks of things there, for you will probably be there some time.
gpt
Surely you are not going to make me a prisoner there, sir!
human
That is just what I am going to do, Master Tom Dare! was the reply in a stern tone.
gpt
The fact is, I believe you are a rebel spy. Your explanation of your presence here, when your home is over in New Jersey is not satisfactory at all. I am certain that you have an ulterior motive in coming, and the only motive that I can think of is that you came to engage in spy-work. Take him to the prison at once, men,