human
Well, we shall soon find out, said the Frenchman, with a gay laugh.
gpt
If they be Iroquois, who are about to become Hurons, and take service under his Majesty, we will make them fight for us while we are going. We shall not have too many hands to help us, Great Elk, and they'll make a good reinforcement to your party. As for the lady and her attendant, I will take care of them. Then turning to Edith, with a courteous smile, he spread his _roquelaure_ in a more convenient part of the boat, and assisted her to seat herself more comfortably, saying--
human
Mademoiselle is a great deal too charming to travel any more with such savages. But may I know the name of this gentleman? Can he not speak French?
gpt
Not a word, I believe,
human
That is singular! exclaimed the Frenchman, giving expression to the general feeling of his nation, who seem to believe that the French language is one of those blessings of God which it is strange that he should deny to any of his creatures.
gpt
What is his name?
human
He is called Woodchuck.
gpt
Voodchick! exclaimed the Frenchman;