human
I telegraphed from Honda that we were coming, said Herran in Spanish.
gpt
They are looking for us now in Bogota.
human
Did you say that I was with you?
gpt
Surely. As an officer it is my duty to give complete information, was the somewhat pompous reply.
human
I gave the names of all who are in your party and told why they stayed in Honda.
gpt
Why so much detail about us? My friends and I are not connected with the military movements of the country.
human
That may be true, Senor. But you travel with me and--I am ignorant of your business, you know.
gpt
We travel partly for pleasure, partly--I am interested in a Guatavita mining venture.
human
So! Will they know that when they see your name in the Bogota papers?
gpt
My friend that I am going to visit will know, of course. I wrote to him that I was coming. Why do you ask?
human
Ah! Just now, it may be, my countrymen will not like American mining ventures--or Americans.
gpt
Then, Americans are in danger?
human
How can I say, Senor? he answered with a shrug.
gpt
I have lost Panama, they say. I, too, have enemies. Perhaps I am in danger. But you have a friend in Bogota? He is--?
human
An American; Raoul Arthur.
gpt
I have heard of him.
human
He is well liked here.
gpt
That is good,