human
You are ill, Governor--you have the fever of these lands, urged that worthy.
gpt
By all means leave this country and go back to the East. Go by way of New Orleans and the sea. The voyage will do you much good.
human
Peria, said Meriwether Lewis to his French servant and attendant,
gpt
Your Excellency plans to go by land, then, and not by sea?
human
I do not know. I must save all the time possible. And Peria----
gpt
Yes, Excellency.
human
Have my pistols well cared for, and your own as well. See that my small powder-canister, with bullets, is with them in the holsters. The trails are none too safe. Be careful whom you advise of our plans. My business is of private nature, and I do not wish to be disturbed. And here, take my watch, he concluded.
gpt
It was given to me by a friend--a good friend, Mr. Wirt, and I prize it very much--so much that I fear to have it on my person. Care for it in the saddle-trunk.
human
Yes, Excellency.
gpt
Do not call me 'Excellency'--I detest the title! I am Governor Lewis, and may so be distinguished. Go now, and do as I have told you. We shall need about ten men to man the barge. Arrange it. Have our goods ready for an early start tomorrow morning.