human
Good Lord! don't they know each other? The major didn't wear that beard when in New York; but the boy--he's just the same scamp, in spite of his dirt and rags. If _she_ were to see them now--but, pshaw! 'twould all fall flat--no live paper to take hold of the matter and work it up.
gpt
There, curse your treacherous heart! roared the major, as he gave his prisoner a push which threw him into the reporter's arms.
human
Now we're in a civilized community, and you'll have a chance of learning the opinions of gentlemen on such irregularities. Tried to kill me, gentlemen, upon my honor!--did it after I had shared my eatables and pocket-pistol with him, too. Did it to get my dust. Got me at a disadvantage for a moment, and made a formal demand for the dust, and backed his request with a pistol--my own pistol, gentlemen! I've only just reached here; I don't yet know who's here, but I imagine there's public spirit enough to discourage treachery. Will some one see to him while I take something?
gpt
Come on.