human
Well, Simon, my lad, here you are, under the command of a gallant officer, who, I see, has taken care of you. Do your duty boldly, my son, and we will give these fellows a peppering.
gpt
I will try, father,
human
Ay, they have come into the open ground. They have determined upon it, but I think we can match them.
gpt
You had better, I think, reserve your fire, Doctor Blunt, I said.
human
If they should perceive us at the windows, as probably they will, let them fire at us first. If they make a rush to break into the lower story, they are lost with the small number they have; for we can pick them off at our ease, if we do it coolly, while they cannot touch us up here.
gpt
Do you give the word, Sir Richard, will you? said Doctor Blunt.
human
I will tell the people not to fire till you speak.
gpt
Very well, I answered;
human
I understand, I understand, said my host.
gpt
I will go and tell them all; but you cannot expect very well-disciplined soldiers here, Sir Richard.
human
We must do our best, my good sir, I answered;