human
Friends, this is no idle sport, our very existence is at stake; we must act prudently.
gpt
Yes, replied the Doctor,
human
We must go right up to him, said Johnson,
gpt
No, I wish to take the risk on myself,
human
I am the one to go,
gpt
But, captain, is your life not more necessary for the safety of all than a stupid old mans like mine?
human
No, Johnson, let me go. Ill not risk myself unnecessarily. Besides, I may possibly need your assistance.
gpt
Hatteras, asked the Doctor,
human
If I were certain of getting a shot at him, I would do that if it cost me my head; but he might scamper off at my approach. No, Bruin is a cunning fellow, and we must try and be a match for him.
gpt
What plan have you got in your head?
human
To get within ten paces of him without letting him suspect it.
gpt
And how will you manage that?
human
Well, my scheme is simple enough, though rather dangerous. You kept the skin of the seal you killed, didnt you?
gpt
It is on the sledge.
human
All right! Let us get back to the hut, and leave Johnson here to watch.