human
I think your father is kept in Wareham in some way. Does he look for you there?
gpt
Ay, surely, she answered; but there was a note as of some new fear in her voice.
human
Has aught befallen him? Have the Saxons come?
gpt
All is well in Wareham yet, I answered.
human
Now we will take you to your father. But we are strangers, as you may see.
gpt
What is this madness, master?
human
No madness at all. Ten minutes' ride to Wareham with the maiden, give her to the fisherman to take to her friends, and then ride away--that is all. Then we shall be in Poole long before any look for us, for we are in luck's way.
gpt
Strange dangers must I run with you, master; but that is what one might look for with Ranald of the Sword.
human
It will be best for you to come with us, lady, I said