human
You are Richard Dare?
gpt
Yes, General Putnam,
human
H'm. The commander-in-chief says here that you are going down to the enemy's territory to try to do some spying. You are rather young, it seems to me, to be going such work.
gpt
Time will cure that,
human
Yes-if you live, grimly.
gpt
This is very dangerous business you are entering upon, my boy.
human
So General Washington said, sir.
gpt
Yes? Well, it is a fact, and I have my doubts regarding your ability to do anything, but since the commander-in-chief has seen fit to try you and has sent you to me for the purpose of having me give you what information I possess regarding the location of the British, I will do what I can to assist you.
human
Thank you, General Putnam.
gpt
Now, said Putnam when he had finished,
human
I am sure I can find the British, sir, was the reply;
gpt
I guess you'll do, Dare, he said.
human
I'm beginning to think the commander-in-chief showed good judgment in sending you, after all. But, I might have known that such was the case, for he is a man who seldom makes mistakes.
gpt
I hope he hasn't made a mistake in this instance, sir,
human
I guess he hasn't. It is possible that a boy like you may be better able to penetrate to the enemy's lines and secure information than a man, for the British will not be so likely to suspect you of being a spy.
gpt
That is what General Washington said, sir.
human
The position is well taken, I feel confident. Well, Dare, be careful, take care of yourself and secure all the information possible regarding the enemy.
gpt
I will do my best, General. Well, I must be going.
human
Don't let the redcoats get you,
gpt
They won't get me, if I can help it, he said.
human
Good-bye, General Putnam.