human
I felt that you were coming, master, she said, nodding.
gpt
Enter.
human
No, said Durgo, pausing on the threshold of the ill-smelling room.
gpt
I have to go back to my post and watch for the coming of the Vands. Mr. Lister will remain here. Has your grandson gone?
human
No, lovey--I mean master, said Granny coaxingly.
gpt
He's ever so much better for the medicine you gave him, and is quite his own self. But I've sent the gel to get a boat to take him to the caravan. They've moved it down the channel to a meadow near the high road. The gel will bring the boat up here in an hour or so, and take Luke back with her; then he'll go on the merry road with her and my sister.
human
You should have sent Luke away before, said Durgo frowning,
gpt
Yes, master; yes, deary; yes, lovey!
human
Won't you come in, lovey?
gpt
No, said Cyril, who did not relish the malodorous hut;
human
I'll stay here and watch for the signal.
gpt
What signal?
human
Never mind. Go in!