human
The captain of the gang was terrible put out, and was a-cussing and swearing as to what he would do to those as did it. I wouldn't be in their shoes, if they were to fall into his hands.
gpt
They didn't say anything which would give you an idea as to the direction they were taking?
human
Not they, the man replied.
gpt
You don't suppose they would be such fools as that and, if they had, you don't suppose as I should be such a fool to split on 'em. Not likely. I ain't no desire to wake up, one night, and find the door fastened outside and the thatch on fire.
human
I wonder what they came here for,
gpt
I tell you, sah, Jim said.
human
Dat fellow has driven his herd ober their trail--all stamped out--no saying where they hab gone to.
gpt
We must follow the herd, then, Reuben said.
human
If we look sharp, we ought to be able to see the traces where they left them.
gpt
No find, he said decidedly.
human
Plenty places where de ground am berry hard, and horse feet no show. Dey choose some place like dat and turn off; perhaps put rug under horses' feet, so as to make no mark. Me sarch, sah. Jim look him eyes very hard, but tink no find.