human
Well, general, he said, turning to Lord H----;
gpt
I saw some of your people as I came up the river. There had been a fuss about bateaux, but I showed them how they could find some; for a set of knaves, more French than English at their hearts, had drawn a crowd of them up the creek. So Abercrombie and the rest are all up at Fort Edward by this time.
human
This is most unfortunate! An immediate recall, Edith. We must not delay a moment, for the march commences to-morrow at daybreak. Get ready as fast as possible, my love; we will see you safely to Colonel Schneider's and then gallop back to the Fort.
gpt
Excuse me for observing, said the young officer,
human
But, my daughter, sir, my daughter,
gpt
Surely, said Mr. Prevost,
human
Which would take nearly two hours to go and come, said the young officer drily;
gpt
Leave her to my care, Prevost, said Woodchuck, starting up.
human
I will see her safe. It's all in my way. Some of the servants can go with us, and there is no danger.
gpt
I am in no fear, indeed, my dear father, said Edith;
human
I believe, indeed, you will, said Lord H----;