human
Keep 'em covered, though,
gpt
You'll have to submit to this, old man, he said, in a tone that the others could not overhear.
human
Don't dream that I'm deserting you; but I want a good look at this place if all three of them go away. They must not suspect----
gpt
Cap'n, look out! broke in Hammond, urgently.
human
This here is a gang--the whole thing is a frame-up on me!
gpt
I know it--I was present when the sheriff was murdered; but keep quiet. I'll come to Houma later to-night and see you. He turned away with a shrug as though Hammond had denied him some favour, and lifted his voice.
human
Chacherre! How are you to take this man into town? How did you get here? Will you need to use my car?
gpt
No. The Creole jerked his head toward the barn.
human
I came in Mr. Fell's car--it's got a sprung axle and is laid up. We'll take him back in another one.
gpt
Very well, Gramont paused and glanced around.
human
This is a terrible blow, men. I never dreamed that Hammond was a murderer or could be one! You don't know of any motive for the crime?
gpt
I'll not abandon you, Hammond, he said, severely, coldly.
human
I'll stop in at Houma and see that you have a lawyer. I think, gentlemen, we had better attend to bringing in the body of the sheriff, eh?