human
Tell the king, said Jack, addressing himself to our guide,
gpt
I would like much, said Peterkin, laughing,
human
I shall make over the command to you with all my heart, if you wish it,
gpt
Nay, I'll none of it. However suited I may be to the work, the work is not suited to me, so I resign in your favour.
human
Well, then, said Jack,
gpt
I thank you much, my honoured and honourable generalissimo; but perhaps before being thus liberal of your favours, it were well to ascertain that your own services are accepted.
human
That is soon done.--What says the king, Mak?
gpt
Hims say that him's delighted to git you, an' you may doos how you like.
human
That's plain and explicit. You see, Peterkin, that I'm fairly installed; so you and I will take a short walk together, and hold a consultation as to our plans in the approaching campaign, while Ralph arranges our hut and makes things comfortable.
gpt
A glorious campaign, truly, to serve in an army of baboons, led by a white gorilla! I would deem it almost comical, did I not see too sure a probability of bloodshed before its conclusion,
human
That you shall not see, if I can prevent it; and it is for the purpose of consulting you on that point, and claiming your services in an old and appropriate character, that I drag you along with me now,