human
This is just the thing! exclaimed Ned.
gpt
I can look at every picture in it while I'm here. I guess not many of 'em are photos, though. They are splendid!
human
They are works of art, all of 'em, said his grandfather.
gpt
I believe them to be sufficiently accurate, and that you may depend upon their instructive value.
human
I see, said Ned.
gpt
All about ever so many fights. I'll go right into it. Tell you what, grandfather, there isn't any school-book about this.
human
It will give you a thorough knowledge of men and times whereof we have as yet discovered very little. The Vikings were a wonderful race of men.
gpt
They'd fight like anything, said Ned.
human
Pirates, buccaneers, freebooters,--I'd like to see one of their battles. They blew horns all the while. Yelled. Sung songs. Yes, sir! It's the biggest kind of book.
gpt
Go, now, said his grandfather, still more delighted with Ned's enthusiasm.
human
You may try the sorrel colt, but be careful.