human
The fire stones! Touch them not! cried the chief, waving the rest back with his hand imperiously.
gpt
The evil spirit presides in this spot, and we are in his power. Provoke him not, or we shall be all destroyed like the lost people were, a thousand moons ago.
human
Pshaw! Chief, you are ridiculous. This has evidently been a chair of state, and has been made for one high in power to sit in. The material appears to be quartz, studded with diamonds enough to enrich a kingdom. The bad spirits are all in your imagination; they will keep a respectful distance from us, I promise you.
gpt
Glad to hear you speak up, uncle, said Sidney,
human
No, no; not for any consideration shall it be mutilated. It would be desecration to do it. If we never get home, it could do no good; and if we do, the day may come when we can return in safety, and remove it whole, or at least we might give the information that would lead to its removal,
gpt
Oh! well then, I must find something else that will answer my purpose as well,