human
Thunder and 'ounds! he exclaimed.
gpt
What were they going to do to you? Shure I never thought they'd have ventured on that.
human
Spare his life, major dear, he exclaimed.
gpt
He never intended to kill you; and if you'll let him go I'll tell your honour all about it by and by.
human
Is this the case, Dan Hoolan? asked my uncle.
gpt
On your soul, man, did you not intend to put your threat into execution?
human
No, I didn't, as I'm a living man,
gpt
I'll tell your honour. I wanted to see how you and your young nephew would face the death I threatened; and I intended at the last moment to release you both if you would promise to take a message to the judge who was trying Tim Phelan, swearing that he was free of the murder of Mick Purcell, and knows no more about it than a babe unborn; for there's one amongst us who did the deed, and they may catch him if they can.