human
There is a point I wish to touch upon, he began.
gpt
I purposely left it before upon one side, which need be now no longer necessary. This is not, of course, a part of your examination, which is to follow by another hand; this is a private interest of my own. You say you encountered Breck upon the hill?
human
I did, my lord,
gpt
This was immediately after the murder?
human
It was.
gpt
Did you speak to him?
human
I did.
gpt
You had known him before, I think?
human
I cannot guess your reason for so thinking, my lord, I replied,
gpt
And when did you part with him again?
human
I reserve my answer, said I.
gpt
The question will be put to me at the assize.
human
Mr. Balfour, said he,
gpt
My lord, said I,
human
I give you my word I do not so much as guess where Alan is.
gpt
Nor how he might be found?
human
And so much for your gratitude, Mr. David! he observed. Again there was a piece of silence.
gpt
Well, said he, rising,
human
I am not fortunate, and we are a couple at cross purposes. Let us speak of it no more; you will receive notice when, where, and by whom we are to take your precognition. And in the meantime, my misses must be waiting you. They will never forgive me if I detain their cavalier.