human
Look here, Mr. Cavendish, she said firmly,
gpt
I have tried, he replied despondently,
human
Yet there must be ways out, she insisted.
gpt
The air in that passage was perfectly pure; do you know anything about it?
human
Yes; it leads to the top of the cliff, up a steep flight of steps. But it is impossible to reach the passage, and since these Mexicans came I have reason to believe they keep a guard.
gpt
They were not here, then, at first?
human
Only for a few days; before that two rough-looking fellows, but Americans, were all I saw. Now they have gone, and Mexicans have taken their places--they are worse than the others. Do you know what it means?
gpt
Only partially. I have overheard some talk. It seems this is a rendezvous for a band of outlaws headed by one known as Pasqual Mendez. I have not seen their leader; but his lieutenant had charge of me.
human
Miss Donovan, he said with gravity,
gpt
Mr. Cavendish, she said with womanly courage,
human
I have had some experience,
gpt
Then, the girl added,
human
I am glad you said that, Miss Donovan; it gives me courage.