human
Hands up there, and keep your mouth shut, was the low but determined command.
gpt
I imagine I am master of the situation.
human
Who are you?
gpt
I am only asking questions, not answering them, replied the man in black, and Deck now noted that his cleanly shaven face was a truly intelligent one.
human
Can you see that other fellow?
gpt
No.
human
Then step into the water.
gpt
Into the water?
human
Yes, and do not make any noise if you value your life, Major.
gpt
Come a little closer, but not too close, went on the man in black.
human
Can you swim?
gpt
Why do you ask that question?
human
I told you before, Major, that I was simply asking questions, not answering them, said the Confederate spy, for such the fellow really was.
gpt
I repeat, can you swim?
human
A little.
gpt
Can you swim across this stream?
human
Perhaps I can.
gpt
I am going to give you an opportunity to try. Wade out ahead of me, and toward that point where three trees appear to shoot from one trunk,
human
So you expect to take me along with you, said Deck, steadily.
gpt
I may flatly refuse.
human
If you refuse, you'll never tell anybody, Major, for I will take your life where you stand,