human
But let us hear, Sir Richard, he said,
gpt
Oh, no, I answered;
human
You don't often miss your aim, I fancy, said Billy Byles, with a laugh, for he was just as gay and unconcerned as ever;
gpt
You must not _depend_ upon their being in such petty numbers, I replied.
human
Doubtless, they will increase considerably as night comes on; for they were evidently afraid of showing themselves beyond the edge of the woods in daylight; and their plan will be to attack unexpectedly in the night, till they can muster a much larger force than they have at present.
gpt
That is our great advantage, answered Billy Byles.
human
We are not afraid of showing ourselves in the daylight, and hunting them down wherever we can find them. When I was at Jerusalem three or four hours ago, the gentlemen mustered one hundred and fifty strong; and the dragoons were coming in very rapidly; while parties were spreading all over the country to clear the woods of these villains. I should not wonder if they did not come here at all.
gpt
I differ with you, I replied, seizing what I considered a favourable opportunity to lead to the subject of which I most wished to speak.
human
I agree with Doctor Blunt in thinking they will attack this house certainly to-night, especially as they know there are so many ladies in it.
gpt
Ladies! my dear Sir Richard, exclaimed Doctor Blunt;
human
Why, I heard that Miss Davenport was here,