human
Go ahead! Don't stop!
gpt
Madam, you had best keep quiet, said Captain Fordick.
human
We know what you and your husband have been doing to Captain Lyon, and you can both consider yourselves under military arrest.
gpt
Under arrest! gasped the lady.
human
How dare you speak to me in this insulting fashion!
gpt
I dare by the authority of the United States. You will please keep quiet while the negro drives you back to the house.
human
I won't keep quiet! I'll--
gpt
Oh, Martha, shut up! broke in the colonel.
human
You'll only make matters worse.
gpt
What, Dick Bradner, do you turn against me? was the indignant query.
human
Have you no backbone left to stand up against these--these vile Northern mudsills?
gpt
If you don't keep quiet I'll have you bound and gagged, Madam,
human
You won't do--
gpt
Yes, I will. Cameron and Waltling, advance and bind this woman. If she says another word, gag her.
human
Oh, please--please don't touch me! she moaned.
gpt
I'll--I'll keep quiet--I didn't mean anything by what I said.
human
Very well then--see you remain silent. The captain of the mounted infantry turned to the negro driver.
gpt
Turn back to where you came from, and lose no time in driving.
human
Yes, Mars'r Ossifer!