human
There are troopers at Westerhouse across the mountains?
gpt
I believe there is a strong detachment and a very capable officer.
human
Father, she said,
gpt
I want you to make a bargain with Reggie Esmond for me. On two conditions I am willing to tell you how he can bring those troopers in. You are to be the Gold Commissioner and peacemaker, but nothing else. As there will be two police officers, they will not want you as major. Then there must be an indemnity for Mr. Sewell and Ingleby.
human
You are quite serious? You mean what you say?
gpt
Of course! I can tell you--on those two conditions--how to bring the Westerhouse troopers in.
human
Then I think there will be an end of the trouble--and the affair could be arranged to meet your views. But however did you find the way into the Westerhouse country?
gpt
That does not concern Reggie Esmond or you. Hadn't you better go over and see him?