human
This is the better way. Listen. Ride my mare to Mayfield by the highway. If you learn there that the Lower Castle Indians have painted for war, there is no hope of winning through to Cayadutta Lodge. And of what use to Mr. Fonda would be a dead girl?
gpt
That is true,
human
Very well. And if the Mohawks are loose along the river, then you shall remain at the Block House until it becomes possible to go on. There is no other way. Do you understand?
gpt
Yes, sir.
human
Do you engage to do this thing? And to place my horse in safety at the Mayfield fort?
gpt
Yes, sir.
human
Then, said I,
gpt
My mare will carry two, said I cheerfully.
human
Let me mount behind you and set you on the Mayfield road.