human
Prepare to strike a spark, he whispered.
gpt
But let no smoke arise if you would escape hanging. The troop shall carry away with them a tale to make these crystal mountains feared for ever.
human
What plan is this? said Geoffrey irritably.
gpt
We stand upon the most exposed spot of these mountains, and do you propose to light a fire so that all who are concerned may know where we may be found?
human
Control that voice and temper, whispered Von Donck.
gpt
Every sound carries over yon ravine. Come, sit near me, and watch as pretty a piece of art-magic as brain of man ever devised. Show not yourself above the great face, or we are undone, and drop no spark into that fire if you love your life.
human
The Indians have great fear of these mountains. I promise you yonder Frenchmen are driving their guide at the point of the sword, and feeling none too secure themselves at entering the devil's country. A man who fights a good sword shall sweat when a bird screams o' night. So soon as they show themselves the old man of the mountains shall lift up his voice, and you shall find, boy, that his tongue is mightier than our swords.