human
It's no use, Merne, said Clark,
gpt
What do you mean?
human
I scarce know. I am worn out, Merne. My men have been driven hard.
gpt
And why not?
human
You don't mean that we should return?
gpt
Why not, Merne?
human
Our men are exhausted. There are other years than this.
gpt
Good Heavens, Captain Clark, said he,
human
You are right, said he at length.
gpt
Forgive me if for a moment--just a moment--I seemed to question the possibility of going forward. Give me a night to sleep. As I said, I am worn out. If I ever see Mr. Jefferson again, I shall tell him that all the credit for this expedition rests with you. I shall say that once I wavered, and that I had no cause. You do not waver--yet I know what excuse you would have for it.
human
You are only weary, Will. It is my turn now,
gpt
McNeal, said he,