human
There! said Roger in tones of exultation;
gpt
Yes, agreed Harry,
human
Which is not at all likely, answered Roger.
gpt
We are almost certain that this and the other are the only two copies of the cryptogram now in existence, and, as soon as we have learned by heart its translation, we will destroy the papers; and then nobody will ever come at it except by accident, which is most unlikely. Why, Harry! he continued in excited tones;
human
No, answered Harry,
gpt
I did not. But that stands for nothing, for there might have been a hundred stones and iron rings in that very cave on that occasion, and we should never have noticed them; we were otherwise much too fully occupied,
human
I remember now, continued Roger,
gpt
Yes, agreed Harry;
human
Heaven preserve us both from a fate like that! Roger ejaculated.
gpt
I would give up every hope of securing that wealth to avoid being tortured as he was. But I would not let Alvarez know where it is, even to save myself from all the agonies he could inflict upon me. I would endure even death rather than tell that villain, that cruel, inhuman scoundrel, where the treasure is; for I know quite well how he would use any money he might be able to lay his hands upon. But I won't talk about it. No, whatever may happen, Alvarez shall never know through me. What say you, Harry?
human
I am with you there, Roger, the lad replied.
gpt
I, too, swear that I will never divulge the secret to Alvarez, whatever he may do. But excuse me, my friend; you said that, after the business with the paper had been got through with, we would have our dinner; and, as I said once before, I am hungry, so come let us fall to.
human
Wait one moment, said Roger.
gpt
Do you think you know that translation by heart thoroughly; for I have committed it to memory, and if you have done the same we will destroy it, as it is much too dangerous a document to keep about us, now that we have incurred the suspicion of that fiend, Alvarez.
human
Yes, answered Harry,
gpt
I know it perfectly;