human
But, added he,
gpt
What do you say, captain?
human
I say that assistance is needed; and since we cannot go to Twofold Bay, we must go to Melbourne. One horse is left. Let your lordship give him to me, and I will go.
gpt
But it is a perilous venture, John, said Glenarvan.
human
Aside from the dangers of this journey of two hundred miles across an unknown country, all the roads may be guarded by Ben Joyce's accomplices.
gpt
I know it, my lord; but I know, too, that our situation cannot be prolonged. Ayrton only asked eight days' absence to bring back the crew of the Duncan. But I will return in six days to the banks of the Snowy. What are your lordship's orders?
human
Before Glenarvan speaks, said Paganel,
gpt
I must make a remark. It is well that one of us should go to Melbourne, but not that these dangers should be incurred by Captain Mangles. He is the captain of the Duncan, and must not, therefore, expose himself. Allow me to go in his place.
human
Well said, replied the major;
gpt
Are we not here?
human
And do you believe, continued MacNabb,
gpt
My friends, said Glenarvan,
human
Not yours at least, my lord,
gpt
And why?
human
Separate you from Lady Helena, when your wound is not yet healed?
gpt
Glenarvan, interposed Paganel,
human
No, resumed the major;
gpt
There are dangers to incur, replied Glenarvan;