human
Gentlemen, he said, looking squarely at them, and seeming to pay very little attention to the mysterious woman, even though he was perfectly on his guard, not knowing what move she might make next,
gpt
I trust you will give me a chance to explain what has happened.
human
Explain it in the police court, growled the big man with a crooked eye.
gpt
That's the proper place for you to make your explanations.
human
The judge will listen to you,
gpt
Don't attempt to escape by means of falsehoods, you rascal!
human
Gentlemen, I have been insulted by this fellow! came from behind the baffling veil worn by the woman.
gpt
He is a low wretch, who attacked me in a most brutal manner.
human
We will see that you are protected, madam, assured the little man, his red whiskers seeming to bristle like porcupine quills, as he dodged round Frank and placed himself on the opposite side of the veiled unknown.
gpt
Madam, he repeated,
human
I will see that you are protected--I will!
gpt
You are very kind, she fluttered;
human
Permit me to offer you any assistance possible, gallantly spoke a man in a sack coat and a silk hat, stepping forward and raising the latter piece of wearing apparel, thereby disclosing a shining bald spot on the top of his head, which he covered as quickly as possible, evidently hoping it had escaped the woman's notice.
gpt
You are in a city, my dear lady, where insults to the fair sex never go unpunished.