human
What do you want? demanded one of the miners of Earl, as the latter pushed his way forward through the fast-gathering crowd.
gpt
This ain't no place fer a young rooster like you.
human
I would like to see the prisoner, please, answered Earl.
gpt
I think I know him.
human
You ain't the feller's pard, are ye?
gpt
No. I am from Maine, and I knew a Guardley up there who came to these diggings. I wanted to find out if it was the same man.
human
Say, is that Earl Portney? came from within, and both Earl and Randy recognized Jasper Guardley's voice.
gpt
If it is, I'd like to talk to him.
human
Yes, Guardley, answered Earl.
gpt
What's the trouble?
human
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE PRISONER, PLEASE.
gpt
Can't you come in and talk to me?
human
I'll come in if the guards will allow it,
gpt
Go on in; but leave yer gun with me, if yer got one,
human
I haven't any pistol, said the youth, and passed into the shed. Randy was about to follow, but the guard stopped him.
gpt
One's enough, my lad; you wait outside.