human
I nevah hearn tell uv sich an outrageous thing in my borned days, exclaimed Rogers,
gpt
I thought too high uv you, Hiram, to believe you'd listen to whispers an' insinerations ag'in sich a man as Abner.
human
But, Mason, I tell you I have not heeded mere whispers and insinuations; I have clear proof, proof, man, for what I hold against this schoolmaster.
gpt
Then, fur the sake uv common jestice, out with yer proofs!
human
I can not, Mason; I am pledged to silence; moreover, it would be dangerous to the peace of the commonwealth, and frustrate the ends of justice, to reveal anything now. I had intended to let no hint of my suspicions reach him, but when he presented himself as a suitor for my girl, and would demand my reasons for refusing him, and was altogether high-headed and arrogant and impudent, I was carried away by indignation, and hinted that I had knowledge of his intriguing schemes.
gpt
High-headed he may be, said Rogers,
human
Mark what I tell you, my friend, interrupted Gilcrest;
gpt
I could with truth say even harder things of that young man. He has hoodwinked you finely, but the time is not far distant when you yourself will say that I am right.
human
The time won't nevah come, said Rogers with homely dignity,
gpt
Ah! he's deceived you grandly, retorted Gilcrest with a sneer, losing all patience.
human
I tell you he's a political schemer and traitor, and if he ever dares show his face on my premises again, I'll have him flogged.
gpt
Yes, Hiram Gilcrest, I am deceived, Rogers answered slowly, but with rising anger,
human
Why, Mason, old friend----
gpt
Don' you 'Mason' an' 'ole friend' me, Hiram Gilcrest! I'm done with you. Ef Abner hain't good 'nough to set foot on yo' place, you hain't good 'nough to set foot on mine; an', by glory, ef you evah do, I'll sick the dogs on you. You need hoss-whippin' to fetch you to yo' senses. You've got so et up with proud flesh an' malice, kaze you can't be high cock-o'-the-walk in Cane Redge chu'ch, thet you're gittin' rabid ez a mad dog.
human
Not even from you, Mason Rogers, will I stand such words,
gpt
Then, don't stand 'em! retorted Rogers.
human
Set down on 'em, or lay on 'em, or roll ovah on 'em--jes' ez you please! I'm done with you,