human
was
gpt
You want ter go slow, he added.
human
They may be gittin' desperate an' up to some o' their mean tricks.
gpt
I came out to arrange terms with you,
human
Are you ready to surrender?
gpt
We are--on certain terms.
human
I gave your other messenger my terms. I haven't any others to make.
gpt
The boys is divided as to wot to do. About half of 'em is willing to give themselves up unconditionally, the other half want to be treated as prisoners of war.
human
I will not treat any as prisoners of war--I said that before, answered Deck, firmly.
gpt
Are you willing to give yourself up unconditionally?
human
Yes.
gpt
Then you had best do so without delay--and so had the others who think as you do. We will give you just ten minutes in which to make up your minds, went on Deck, feeling he had the enemy,
human
So them reënforcements have arrived, eh? said the messenger, and now his voice actually trembled.
gpt
Just hold on ten minutes, Major, and I'll be back,