human
Yes, ten thousand feet! continued the German, as he noted the anxious look which overcast the Hindoo’s face for an instant, as he gazed up into the sky.
gpt
Then I will loop the machine, and, with your hands pinioned, you will be thrown out and drop, drop---- Which will you choose?
human
I will drink the poison,
gpt
Very well. Let him be securely tied to that tree to await our pleasure,
human
What about his valuables, sir?
gpt
Have you examined them?
human
Yes, sir.
gpt
And what do they consist of?
human
His jewels, his gold and silver plate, studded with rare gems of priceless value. They are worth five times the value of the specie,
gpt
And what else? You said there were ten boxes.
human
Part of his regalia and numerous ceremonial robes.
gpt
They are all confiscated! announced the monarch.
human
The sun will set in another two hours, and at sunset the Indian must die.
gpt
There is nothing else, sir, of much value. All the gold and this personal property has been secured. Here is the list of passengers, for there are scarcely any passports held by the strangers,
human
Good! Then, in your opinion, chancellor, sufficient tribute has now been obtained from these strangers who have crossed our territory without permission,
gpt
Yes, sir.
human
Then let them board the airship at once. She will be cast adrift in ten minutes.