human
He has found a goat, said Edward,
gpt
Poor thing! said Jane,
human
Not unless necessity compels us to. If we can get a little strength in this goat, I think, myself, she will be of service to us. Now for supper, for this mountain air gives me a voracious appetite.
gpt
And after supper, uncle, we had better build a bough-house, for last night the dew fell heavy and cold. I think the summer must be over and September already here.
human
The young brave is right; the harvest moon is yonder a crescent. When it is full, comes the harvest feast; and, then, unless Whirlwind returns, another will be chief in his place.
gpt
If we are not there then, we have this consolation, others have been in as bad situations as we are.
human
But, uncle, supposing we are still wandering around the forest when the snows begin to fall?
gpt
Why, then we must make the best of it we can.
human
That is, lay down and freeze.
gpt
Does the red man lay down and die, when the snows fall? asked the chief.
human
If we cannot find our homes, we must make a new one. Then we shall be content again. The antelope shall sit in her lodge happy as the singing bird, while her brothers bring her venison, fish, and the choicest fruits that grow.