human
Night is coming on and we ought to be on our way. I suppose you are in authority over these people. Without your consent we cannot proceed.
gpt
No--but it is far from my intention to interfere with so worthy a mission as yours. I might even assist you. I am always glad to do anything that will help strangers to leave. Sometimes this is done in one way and--sometimes in another. I expected this Sorez to leave by to-morrow.
human
To-morrow? Why, he can't have more than reached the lake.
gpt
No, but strangers do not remain long by the lake.