human
There is but one way of treating that class of impostors; it is simply to recognize the fact that the law calls him a 'vagrant,' and makes his trade a misdemeanor. Any sentiment on the other side renders you particeps criminis. I don't know but an action would lie against you for encouraging tramps. Now, I have an efficacious way of dealing with these gentry. He rose and took a double-barreled fowling-piece from the chimney.
gpt
When a tramp appears on my property, I warn him off. If he persists, I fire on him--as I would on any criminal trespasser.
human
Fire on him?
gpt
Yes--BUT WITH POWDER ONLY! Of course HE doesn't know that. But he doesn't come back.