human
Why, you have been a long time, Dave,
gpt
Long, boy?
human
Yes, long. You asked us to come over and see the netting.
gpt
Ay, so I did, boy; but there soon wean't be no netting.
human
Then come on and let's see it while there is some, cried Dick.
gpt
When we used to be home from school you always said we were too young. You can't say that now.
human
Ay, bud I can,
gpt
Then don't, said Dick.
human
You've brought your gun there!
gpt
Ay, I've brote my gun, said Dave;
human
Yes, you have, Dave, cried Dick, tugging the wine-bottle from his pocket.
gpt
Here's some.
human
Eh? Is that powder or drink? said the man, taking the bottle and giving it a shake.
gpt
It arn't full, though.
human
No, it isn't full, said Dick in a disappointed tone;
gpt
Ah, well, I daresay it'll do,
human
Load the gun, then, and let's have a shot at the snipes as we go,
gpt
Nay, she wean't go off till she has had a new flint in. I'm going to knap one when I get back.
human
Jump in, then, cried Dick.
gpt
I'm going to pole her across.
human
Nay, I don't think it's any use to-day.
gpt
Why, Dave, this is just the sort of day you said was a good one for netting.
human
Did I, lad?
gpt
Yes; didn't he, Tom? And what's that wisp of birds going over the water, yonder?
human
Quick, in wi' ye, lads! cried the decoy-man, with his whole manner changed.
gpt
The right sort. Look, lads, another wisp! See how low they fly. They mean feeding.
human
Nay, lad, let me send her across. Save time.
gpt
Then may I have a shot at the first heron I see?
human
Nay, nay; don't let's scar' the birds, lad. It's netting to-day. We'll shute another time when they wean't come near the net.