human
No, not dead, Dale, said Mr Frewen in a low voice.
gpt
Be quiet. Don't talk about it. We have quite enough to depress us without that. I can say nothing for certain in this black darkness, and he may recover.
human
Is the wound so very bad?
gpt
Dangerous enough, as far as I can tell; but he has everything against him, my lad.
human
But if he dies?
gpt
Well? said Mr Frewen bitterly.
human
If he were a man, I should say it were the best thing that could happen. He has as a young officer hopelessly dishonoured himself. He can only be looked upon as a criminal.