human
What kind of a bird is it?
gpt
Can you not see it's a harrier--a hen harrier?
human
The very same that Thora spoke of, I'll be bound!
gpt
What'll we do with it? asked Hercus.
human
Is it good for eating?
gpt
Nonsense, Willie! said I.
human
Surely we've birds in plenty without eating hawks! Let's give it to the dominie.
gpt
Ay, let's give it to the dominie,
human
The dominie! What for would you give it to the dominie? objected Kinlay.
gpt
It's my bird. I first saw it.
human
Your bird! your bird, indeed! exclaimed Hercus, putting his hands in his pockets and assuming an attitude of indignant surprise.
gpt
Is it the man who first sees the whale that has the blubber? No, no, Ericson's dog caught the bird. Let Hal do as he likes with his own.