human
They're welcome to keep that up all night, said Tom.
gpt
Only a waste of ammunition. How many are there?
human
I don't know--half-a-dozen at least, I should guess, was Dan's reply.
gpt
Bonhomme is at their head, I'm sure. It was he who tackled me in the avenue. They may have the whole crew of the schooner here. That would mean a dozen or more.
human
Well, said Tom,
gpt
You're right. I'll stay and look out for the south wing. You go to the north wing, Tom; Jesse to the kitchen, and Ezra to the end of the south passage. That'll cover the house as well as we can cover it. They'll try to force an entrance somewheres. Have you all got guns? Good. Leave the doors open so that we can hear each other call.