human
What did he say? inquired Glenarvan.
gpt
I thought I understood him to advise us to separate.
human
Yes, into two parties, replied Paganel.
gpt
Those of us whose horses are so overcome with fatigue and thirst that they can scarcely move will continue the journey as well as possible. Those who are better mounted, on the contrary, will ride in advance, and reconnoitre the Guamini River, which empties into Lake San Lucas. If there is sufficient water there, they will wait for their companions on the banks of the stream; if not, they will return to save the rest a useless journey.
human
And then?
gpt
Then we must go southward to the first branches of the Ventana mountains, where the rivers are numerous.
human
The plan is good, replied Glenarvan,
gpt
Oh, my lord, take me!
human
But can you keep up with us, my child?
gpt
Yes, I have a good beast that asks nothing better than to go in advance. Will you, my lord? I beseech you!
human
Come then, my boy, said Glenarvan, delighted not to be separated from Robert.
gpt
And we three, he added,
human
And I?
gpt
Oh, you, my dear Paganel! replied the major,
human
Poor father! exclaimed Robert;
gpt
I resign,
human
But no distractions! added the major.
gpt
Do not lead us where we have nothing to do, and bring us back to the shores of the Pacific!
human
You would deserve it, my intolerable major, said Paganel, smiling.
gpt
But tell me, my dear Glenarvan, how will you understand Thalcave's language?
human
I suppose, answered Glenarvan,
gpt
Go then, my worthy friend,
human
Let us eat first, said Glenarvan,