human
I shall go down to-morrow night, he said, as though speaking to himself.
gpt
I cannot be sure of James when it is a question of keeping these young fellows in order. Charteris must return at once, of course, and one can only hope that he may not have done irreparable harm.
human
What harm could he do, with only a few men, against Sher Singh's whole army?
gpt
The harm of making it appear that the case has been prejudged. Sher Singh may have been innocent of all but cowardice, but to send an army against him without inquiry will force him in self-defence to throw himself into the arms of the war-party. He must be approached without show of force, and his life guaranteed to him if he will consent to submit his conduct to an impartial court of inquiry--such as the Durbar here.
human
You think only of Sher Singh! cried Honour hotly.
gpt
I think of poor Charley murdered, without a finger raised to save him. I want Sher Singh punished--do you hear? with a stamp of her foot--
human
If, as I understand, you have some influence with Mr Charteris, I would advise you, for his sake, not to make him acquainted with your views, Miss Cinnamond, he said coldly.
gpt
The natural warmth of a young man's constitution is sufficiently powerful to lead him astray, without being raised to fever-heat by the uninstructed interference of sentimental females.
human
I shall certainly not attempt to influence Mr Charteris, but I hope to hear that he has acted as I would wish him without that,