human
There! I guess now you will know better than to interfere with me.
gpt
Robard, said the voice of the ambassador, very weak now,
human
I don't know whether I have done for you or not, came Robard's voice after a pause,
gpt
And to think that we were unable to lend a hand,
human
He's a black villain,
gpt
And now, said Chester,
human
I can't see how,
gpt
Nor I,
human
Wait a moment, though,
gpt
Well?
human
I think it can be done, replied Chester quietly.
gpt
At least there is a chance.
human
Let's have it,
gpt
Well, here is the idea. We'll stir up a racket in here. Naturally some of our captors will come to see what it is all about. We won't quiet down until he opens the door. Now you will notice that the door swings inward. That will help. Also that from outside it is impossible to see this side of the room. I'll stand behind the door. You and Uncle John remain on this side and stay here until the man comes into the room. Then I'll jump him, or them, as the case may be.
human
But they'll get you, Chester,
gpt
Perhaps, was the reply.
human
That's the chance I must take. But we can't let a little thing like that stand in the way. As soon as I tackle them, or him, you two can rush out and lend a hand. There'll be a hard fight, of course, and the first fellow that gets a chance to make a break through the door will do so. Do I make myself clear?
gpt
Perfectly, said Hal.
human
And the plan is not so bad. There is a certain chance of success.
gpt
Well, it doesn't look good to me, replied Uncle John.
human
One of you boys is almost sure to get killed.
gpt
You are taking the same chance, sir,
human
Oh, I'm not worrying about myself, returned Uncle John.
gpt
But you must remember that I am to some extent responsible for you and I shall have to answer to your mothers for your safety.
human
If you wish, said Chester dryly,
gpt
Oh, never mind, he said.
human
Well, boys, if you have decided upon your plan, I guess I shall have to agree to it.
gpt
I believe it will succeed, said Chester.
human
But at all events, we can't remain here inactive while that villain Robard is about his work.
gpt
You're right there, Chester, said Hal.
human
Something must be done, and as there is no one else aware of this plot, I guess it is up to us.
gpt
As I said before, you can count on me to the limit,
human
I'm counting on you, Uncle John, replied Chester.
gpt
I know you will do your part.
human
Thanks,
gpt
Any more suggestions?
human
What time is it?
gpt
Great Scott! he ejaculated.
human
Ten o'clock! I had no idea it was so late.
gpt
Nor I,
human
Time to get busy, then,
gpt
Right, Chester agreed.
human
We haven't a whole lot of time.