human
What you see?
gpt
I see an old friend and comrade. May I speak to him?
human
You may,
gpt
I _am_ so glad to see you, old fellow! he said, with sparkling eyes.
human
I thought you must be dead, for I've tried so often to find out what had become of you. Have some beans and oil?
gpt
No, thank you, Moses, I'm a prisoner. These are my guards. I wonder they have allowed me even to exchange a word with you. Must be quick. They told us you had been half-hanged till you were frightened to death.
human
They told you lies, then. I've been very well treated, but what troubles me is I can't find out where any of our comrades have gone to.
gpt
I can tell only of one. Molloy is alive. I wish I could say he's well. Of the others I'm as ignorant as yourself. But I've seen a friend who--