human
You quite understand me, then; Mr. Sharp was speaking in a low clear voice;
gpt
Governor, I am your man for that. I have defied the law, since I were that high, with only my mother, in the wukuss, to back me.
human
What I mean is, to defy the wrong fashions of the law; the petty rules that go against all common sense and equity.
gpt
All the fashions of the law be wrong. I might a' got on in the world like a house afire, if it hadn't been for the devil's own law. To tell me a thing is agin the law is as good as an eyster to my teeth. Go on, governor, no fear of that, I say.
human
And you know where to find, at any moment, a man as resolute as yourself--Joe Smith. Well, you know what you have to do, in case of any sudden stir arising. At present all goes well; but all, at any moment, may go wrong. Squire Overshute is about again at last----
gpt
Ah, if I could only come across of he of a dark night, such as this be----
human
And that fool Cinnaminta has told him all she knows--which, luckily, is not very much. I took good care to keep women out of it. And the Carrier too has been smelling about--but he hasn't the sense of his own horse. Night and day, George, night and day, keep a look-out, and have the horses ready. You know what I have done for you, my man.
gpt
Governor, if it hadn't been for you, I might a' seed the clouds through a halter loop.
human
You speak the truth, and express it well. And you may still enjoy that fair opportunity, unless you attend to every word I say.
gpt
No fear, governor; I know you too well. A good friend and a bad enemy you be. Thick and thin, sir--thick and thin. Agin all the world, sir, I sticks by you.
human
Enough for to-night, my man. Get ready and be off. I shall know where to find you, as before. I shall ride over to-morrow, if I find it needful.