human
Did you hear that? he asked shortly.
gpt
The man spoke English. Whoever's in there doesn't understand Spanish. Were any Americans down there when you left, Moore?
human
Joe Sikes, and a fellow they call 'Shorty,' but they're both outside; that was Joe who bound up ol' Mendez's arm, an' Shorty was helpin' bring up the log.
gpt
Yer don't suppose that girl----
human
Aye, but I do, and Westcott's voice proved his conviction.
gpt
There's nothing too nervy for her to tackle if it needed to be done. But she never could have corralled Mendez alone.
human
Then there must be another along with her--that fellow yer told me about likely.
gpt
Fred Cavendish! By Jove, it would be like him. Say, boys, I'm going down and take a hand in this game.
human
Not yet, Jim! It ain't dark enough. Wait a bit more an' I'm with yer, old man. It'll be blacker than hell down there in fifteen minutes, an' then we'll have some chance. They'd pot us now sure afore we got as far as that cedar. What is the gang up to now, Matt?
gpt
They're a goin' ter bust in the door, and Moore craned his head farther out over the edge in eagerness to see.
human
I reckon they didn't git no answer that pleased 'em. See ol' Mendez hoppin' about! Lord! he's mad 'nough to eat nails. Thar comes the log--say, they hit that some thump; thar ain't no wood that's goin' ter stand agin them blows long. Do yer hear?