human
Well, he said,
gpt
Seeing that nobody gets over,
human
There are no doubt more of you behind there. If you have one, I would prefer to talk to your recognized leader.
gpt
I think I can venture to claim my comrades' confidence, he said.
human
In any case, I am quite willing to accept the responsibility for anything that has been done.
gpt
You may be asked to remember that, said Esmond drily.
human
Do you mind explaining why you felled this tree?
gpt
I think the man who answered you already made that clear. To prevent anybody's getting over. Once you recognize that it would be difficult to do it without our permission, we'll go a little further.
human
Then you are deliberately placing obstacles in the way of the police carrying out their duty? I warn you that it may turn out a serious matter.
gpt
I'm not sure the question is a very happy one. It is rather too suggestive of Monday morning in England. Still, I suppose what we mean to do amounts to that, although we will have pleasure in permitting you to enter the valley when you wish, on one or two perfectly reasonable conditions.
human
It remains to be seen whether you can keep us out. Esmond raised his voice a trifle.
gpt
Climb up on that log, Trooper Grieve, and let me know who Prospector Sewell has with him, he said.
human
You have authority to fire on anybody who tries to prevent you.