human
One more night, dearest, one more uncomfortable night, and then I trust all our troublous hours will have passed, and the memories of them will be but like a distressing dream. Had you not better go and lie down to obtain some sleep? We can easily get some leaves and dry reeds to make up a tolerable couch.
gpt
You had better, Missie Bessy, said old Jenny.
human
Dere going to be storm to-night. Better get asleep before de tunder comes, and den you sleep it troo.
gpt
You go and sleep with her, Jenny, I said;
human
Indeed I am not the least sleepy, said Bessy, with a smile.
gpt
Do you know, Richard, so dull and insensible have I been--or perhaps I should say, so benumbed by all that has occurred--that this morning after they brought me to that old house, and I found I could not get out, I fell sound asleep, and must have been still asleep when you arrived. I will sit up and watch with you for an hour or two; but Jenny had better go and sleep, for I am sure she must need it.
human
Well, p'raps I do, answered the good woman.
gpt
Then you call me by-and-by, and come and sleep yourself, my darling; but let's set off, whatsoever, by daylight.