human
Back, men! he said, authoritatively.
gpt
Let there be no bloodshed to-night. Do you not know there are two places where a man ought to speak without interruption?--in the pulpit and on the gallows. This foolhardy fellow is as completely in our power as though he were swinging in mid-air, so he can speak with impunity. Pray proceed, my dear sir. Your conversation is mighty edifying and interesting. So, hanging is too good for some of us, eh? Now, what would you recommend to be done with us supposing you were our judge?
human
Burning at the stake, perhaps! suggested Black Bart;
gpt
This is no time for fooling! exclaimed Ray, impetuously.
human
I demand to be instantly led to Miss Lawless, wherever she may be!
gpt
A demand I am most happy to comply with, said Captain Reginald.
human
I always do like to oblige my guests when I can. This way, my young sir. But just keep your eye on him--will you?--and see that he does not give you the slip.
gpt
Ay, ay, cap'n, said Bart.
human
Hadn't I better bind and blindfold him?
gpt
No, it will be needless, as in all probability he will never set foot on this shore again.
human
I understand: 'Dead men tell no tales!' All right, cap'n,