human
I really wish, Ricardo, that you would attend to your geography a little more. It is most necessary to a soldier that he should know where his enemy is, and if he has to fight the Dutch, for instance, not to start with his army for Central Asia.
gpt
I could always spot them through the magic glass, father, said Dick;
human
But the glass might be lost or broken, or the Fairies might take it away, and then where are you?
gpt
Oh, _you_ would know where to go, or Mr. Belsham.
human
But I shall not always be here, and when I die--
gpt
Don't talk of dying, sire, said Dick.
human
Why, you are not so very old; you may live for years yet. Besides, I can't stand the notion. You must live for ever!
gpt
That sentiment is unusual in a Crown Prince,
human
Well, to oblige you, I'll try to struggle against old age, he said;
gpt
I _am_ rather tired, said Dick; and indeed he looked a little pale, for a day in the inside of a gigantic sea-monster is fatiguing, from the heat and want of fresh air which are usually found in such places.
human
I think I'll turn in; goodnight, my dear old governor,