human
Not because they are my captors and have driven my husband out of his own home, she said haughtily;
gpt
I could overlook that, because it is the fortune of war. But it is said that the Continental officers are a parcel of Yankee shop-keepers, and I have no desire to receive such people on equal footing.
human
But, said Claudia,
gpt
Jack is a rebel officer, and so is Billy Alexander.
human
I think Lord Stirling must be crazy,
gpt
You, too, Jack--and every gentleman among you must be mad to flout our King!
human
Mad, indeed--and therefore to be pitied, not punished, says Claudia.
gpt
Therefore, let us drink tea with our rebel officers, Polly--out of sheer compassion for their common infirmity.
human
We rebels don't drink tea, you know,
gpt
Oh, la! Wait till we invite your Continentals yonder. For, if Polly and I are to be imprisoned here, I vow I mean to amuse myself with the likeliest of these young men in blue and buff, whom I can see yonder, stalking to and fro along the Johnstown Road. May I not send them a civil invitation, Polly?
human
If you insist. I, however, decline to meet them,
gpt
I shall write a little letter to their commanding officer, quoth Claudia.
human
Do as you like, Polly, but, as for me, I do not desire to perish of dullness with only women to talk to, and only a swamp to gaze upon!
gpt
Is it true, Jack, that you are under promise to take this young girl to Douw Fonda's house in Caughnawaga?
human
Yes, madam.
gpt
When do you desire to set out?
human
As soon as may be, my lady.
gpt
I like you. I wish you would remain and share my loneliness.
human
I would, my lady, only I feel in honour bound to go to Mr. Fonda.
gpt
Come, she coaxed,
human
I wish I might remain,
gpt
Are you for Caughnawaga?
human
Yes, sir.
gpt
Very well, said I.
human
Polly Johnson, may I take your carriage?
gpt
It is always at your command, Jack. But I am sorry that our little Scottish lass must go.