human
You do not need them any longer?
gpt
No, Captain; I have thirty artillerists here. It is strange if we can't keep the piece and manage it against ten times that number of such heroes as we have seen over yonder.
human
What say you to going with us?
gpt
I should like it well; but duty, my dear H.--duty! I must stay by the gun.
human
Good-bye, then, comrade! We have no time to lose--farewell!
gpt
Good-bye; and if you're whipped, fall back on me. I'll keep the piece here until you return, and there'll be a good load of grape ready for anybody that may be in pursuit of you.
human
Forward!--quick time!