human
Of course we cannot stem the rapids, the guide said in response to a question from young Darling.
gpt
Our portage must now begin.
human
We are nearing the wrong bank,
gpt
Of course we are,
human
What does this mean?
gpt
Nothing dangerous, sir. You see that we can best journey up the left bank of the river. The Indians are massing in the south.
human
But I have been advised by the scouts of Mad Anthony to go up the right bank.
gpt
You have?
human
Yes, sir. If I understand you, you have not been in these parts for a month, while my informants and advisers were here but a week since.
gpt
Pardon me, John, the settler said;
human
Wells, eh? said Darknight, with a sneer.
gpt
Between you and I, Merriweather, I would not trust that Injun-bred fellow farther than the length of my nose.
human
I consider him a true man,
gpt
He doesn't look like a rogue, and I am sure that he would not advise us wrongly on purpose.
human
What do you think now?
gpt
I really do not know, George, was the reply, as an expression of fear settled over the father's face.
human
I trust in God; but we are on dangerous water. Do not be so suspicious, boy, for you make me tremble for the safety of my dear ones.