human
I must take you on my back, my friend, he said to the stranger, who appeared to have recovered sufficiently to understand him.
gpt
I see no other way of preserving your life. Trust to me. I can at all events carry you some distance before nightfall, we will then encamp, and continue our journey to-morrow.
human
I am not worth the exertion and trouble it must cause you, said the man, gloomily.
gpt
The pain overcame me, and I would that the trunk itself had fallen on me, and put me out of existence altogether.
human
Nay, nay, my friend, answered Donald.
gpt
You should rather be thankful to the merciful God who, though He has allowed you to suffer injury, has preserved your life, that you may yet have an opportunity of devoting it to His service.
human
I do not comprehend your philosophy. I know that I have been suffering unspeakable agony. I have nothing to be thankful for on that account,
gpt
We will not dispute the point now, my friend, said Donald.
human
But let us make the best of our way to the township. This stout stick, which I used as crowbar, will serve to support me as I walk. Now let me lift you on my shoulders, and we will proceed on our journey.