human
Well, you heard what I said.
gpt
Well, speak out. You didn't, of course?
human
Yes, he said,
gpt
I did!
human
Hah! said the sergeant, as he fixed the boy with his keen grey eyes and spoke to him as if he were one of his recruits.
gpt
Well, I like that. Spoken like a man. My old mother used to say, `Speak the truth, Tom, and then you needn't be afraid of any man.' Look here, youngster, I am only a soldier, and you are a young gentleman, or else you wouldn't be visiting and making holiday here; but do you mind shaking hands?
human
Yes, said Rodd hotly,
gpt
I know: I suppose I have done wrong, and you have got your duty to do; so go and do it.
human
Here, cried the sergeant,
gpt
No, no, my lad, he cried;
human
No, he hadn't--he hadn't indeed, cried Rodd warmly.
gpt
On my honour, sergeant, I did it all.
human
All right, my lad, I'll take your word; but just you take my advice. The law's law, and they're pretty sharp about here, so if you hear the gun fire and the soldiers are out after any poor fellows who have escaped, don't you get meddling with 'em again. Time I was off back.