human
M. Paul, won't you speak to me?
gpt
Just a minute, just a minute, he answered absently. Then he spoke with quick decision:
human
I'm going to set you to work, he said.
gpt
By the way, have you any idea where we are?
human
Why, don't _you_ know?
gpt
I _think_ we are on the Rue de Varennes--a big _hôtel_ back of the high wall?
human
That's right,
gpt
Ah, he didn't take me away! reflected M. Paul.
human
That is something. Pougeot will scent danger and will move heaven and earth to save us. He will get Tignol and Tignol knows I was here. But can they find us? Can they find us? Tell me, did you come down many stairs?
gpt
Yes, she said,
human
You mustn't ask questions, there isn't time. I may as well tell you our lives are in danger. He's going to set fire to this wood and----
gpt
Oh!
human
See here, he said sharply.
gpt
You've got to help me. We have a chance yet. The fire will start in this big chamber and--I want to cut it off by blocking the passageway. Let's see! He searched through his pockets.
human
He has taken my knife. Ah, this will do! and lifting a plate from the table he broke it against the wall.
gpt
There! Take one of these pieces and see if you can saw through the rope. Use the jagged edge--like this. That cuts it. Try over there.