human
Oh, the old devil can do no harm, said Robert Thornton.
gpt
She's a nigger and a slave, and can't testify. As to this girl, you must send her across the line, and keep her there till the matter is settled. The court sits next Thursday week.
human
But how shall we get her to go?
gpt
I will make her go, or serve her the same, said Robert Thornton, bitterly.
human
Here, Pat, continued he,
gpt
Afraid! not a bit, answered the man.
human
We'll soon master her, whatever devil there may be in her. But you won't hurt her, Master Thornton; I can't see a woman hurt.
gpt
Mr. Thornton, I cried;
human
Mr. Thornton--speak to me through the door. I know what you are afraid of, and what you want; and I am willing to go peaceably where you wish me; for I do not want to have a cousin's blood upon my head.
gpt
Well, undraw the bolt, then, said Robert Thornton,
human
No, no, I answered,
gpt
I will make my conditions. Nobody shall come in, and nobody shall touch me. Bring the horses round before the house, and I will come down the stairs quietly and mount, if you will promise that nobody shall come within two yards of me. Do you all promise?
human
Yes, answered Robert Thornton,
gpt
Very well, I answered;
human
I will trust to your promise. But mind, if any one comes near, I will shoot him as sure as my name is Davenport; and the consequences be upon your own heads. Now bring round the horses and keep away from the door.