human
Now, I'll let you off on one condition,
gpt
What condition?
human
Oh, I'll do anything! howled the sneak of the Hall.
gpt
Only don't have me arrested.
human
If the three of you will pick for me a full bushel of nuts I will let you all go,
gpt
Humph! grumbled Baxter.
human
Aren't you satisfied to rob us of those we have already picked?
gpt
I cannot rob you of what is already mine, young man.
human
I'll pick nuts for you,
gpt
So will I,
human
I'll not pick any more,
gpt
Very well, then, I'll have you sent down to the Cedarville jail. I don't think Captain Putnam will like that, or your parents, either.
human
It's a mean thing--to send a fellow to jail for a few nuts.
gpt
You saw my signs, and when you came in here you did it at your own risk. Men and boys have been hunting, fishing, and nutting in here until I am tired of it, and I shall make an example of you, unless you agree to do as I wish. I make this offer merely out of friendship for Captain Putnam.
human
I'm not going to pick any nuts,
gpt
Very well, then. Mike and John, make him a prisoner.