human
Curse you!--damn you! What are you doing here, hell-hogs! he spat out in a low, vehement voice.
gpt
My friends will be here any minute--and then your game will be up!
human
But not before yours has beaten it by a moment or two, gave back Cleek rapidly, in a low-pitched voice.
gpt
Here!--give me that thing in your hand. I'm anxious to see what it is that muffled the bell so successfully last night. And if you don't stand still while I'm taking it, my lad here will hurl you down into perdition. Now, then--give it up.... Got him, Dollops?... Hi! there, Mr. Narkom! I want you to take hold of that rope on the right-hand side of the gateway--and pull it for all you're worth. We've got to have help to secure this thing in man's guise we've fallen foul of, and got to have it quick!