human
We ought instantly engage the services of the Judestown police, and begin a vigorous search, I think,
gpt
Search! have not the police and the revenue officers searched for this infernal smugglers' den for the last six months without ceasing? and yet they were as near finding it the first day as they are now.
human
Then what is to be done? said Ranty.
gpt
We must try some means to find her, that is certain. Poor Pet! Oh! I always had a sort of presentiment that mad girl would get herself into some scrape of that kind, sooner or later. Hang the villains! I would like to swing every one of them to the yard-arm myself.
human
Ought you not to send word to your father?
gpt
I suppose I ought; but where am I to find him? He has gone, as well as Pet, and no one seems to know in what direction he may be found. The smugglers can't surely have taken him, too.
human
Though I know it will be fruitless, I see nothing for it but to follow your advice, and inform the Judestown authorities. The shore in every direction must be searched; for if heaven and earth has to be roused, we must find your sister!
gpt
What if they have taken her off to sea?
human
I hardly think so; they would not be so precipitate. At all events, by commencing a thorough search immediately we may discover some clue to her whereabouts. We had best return immediately to Judestown, and enlist all we can in the search.
gpt
We will have no difficulty in finding volunteers for the hunt, said Ranty.
human
Pet was always an immense favorite with every one, and the whole town, I believe, would rise in a body to look for her, did we wish it. I would not give much for Black Bart's life if he attempts to show himself to the mob after they hear this.