human
You are in the presence of the Ikunahkatsi, the voice went on,
gpt
This is the humorous guy that writes the letters. Aloud he said:
human
Say your say and have done with it.
gpt
As I say, it's been a good game. We'd be willing to go on indefinitely matching our wits against yours, but the dice are loaded against us, you see. We're outside the law. With that advantage on your side you'd be bound to get us in the end.
human
It's not all fun with us, you see. We have a serious purpose in view. You are in the way of that purpose and so, regretfully, we've got to remove you. You're much too good a lad to be in the pay of an old rascal like Deaves. You ought to be on our side, with the free spirits. But there you are. I know you wouldn't switch now.
gpt
To a gang of blackmailers? No thank you,
human
It would be just as well for you to speak civilly, the voice warned him mildly.
gpt
All the gentlemen present are not as patient as I am.
human
What do you want of me? demanded Evan.
gpt
Say it.
human
You are absolutely in our power here, yet we are willing to release you on a certain condition.
gpt
What's your proposition?
human
Give me your word of honour that you will leave Simeon Deaves' employ, and have no further relations with him or his son.
gpt
What will the old miser ever do for you? the voice went on,
human
And if I won't?
gpt
Oh, we'll have to keep you prisoner until we have pulled off our big coup. I can't say how long that will be.
human
Well, I'll see you all damned first.
gpt
Ah! said the voice that fronted him, coolly.
human
As a young man of spirit I suppose you feel that is the only possible answer. It's too bad. You may go down-stairs.
gpt
Sit down, honey. Be a good boy and let me tie yo' feet together. If you acks ugly I'll have to call the gemmen.