human
Call him back, Singleton, said Geordie.
gpt
You cannot leave this place defenceless! Think of the peril! Ten men must stay, at the least.
human
Who says `must' to me? cried the young chief, impatiently.
gpt
Are the Singletons to be word-breakers as well as highwaymen? Thirty men shall go. Have we not promised?
human
But who will stay?
gpt
Ah, that's it, cried another.
human
Who is to stay?
gpt
You! The laird! shouted every one, in amazement.
human
That can never be!
gpt
Why not? inquired the youth.
human
Who is chief here, you or I?
gpt
But who is to lead us in battle?
human
Ah, said Singleton,
gpt
But it is certain peril, and you could do no good. Let one of us stay. Let me stay with you,
human
No, brave Geordie, you must go. It must never be said the Singletons broke their word, even to save their castle. Take the thirty men to Glencairn. If he permits ten to return, well and good. You will find me here.
gpt
But your place is at our head,
human
And there I will be to-morrow. To-night I watch here; ay, and on the east terrace with Sir David, Tam, he added, with a smile.
gpt
But come; to horse there! You lose time. Bring out the guns! On with your belts, men! Be brisk now! Take every man some bread and meat from the table!