human
What did he mean?
gpt
I do not know, replied the young captain.
human
However, the major is not the man to speak without cause.
gpt
No, said Lady Helena;
human
Major MacNabb must have suspicions of Ayrton.
gpt
What suspicions? asked Glenarvan.
human
Does he suppose him capable of killing our horses and oxen? For what purpose, pray? Are not Ayrton's interests identical with ours?
gpt
You are right, my dear Edward, said Lady Helena.
human
Besides, the quartermaster has given us, ever since the beginning of the journey, indubitable proofs of his devotion to our comfort.
gpt
True, replied Captain Mangles.
human
But, then, what does the major's remark mean? I must have an understanding.
gpt
Perhaps he thinks he is in league with these convicts?
human
What convicts?
gpt
Monsieur Paganel is mistaken, said Captain Mangles quickly:
human
Yes, yes, that is so, eagerly replied Paganel, who would fain have retracted his words.
gpt
What could I have been thinking of? Convicts? Who ever heard of convicts in Australia? Moreover, as soon as they land, they make very honest people. The climate, you know, Miss Mary, the moral effect of the climate----