human
It was not fair, perhaps, he said;
gpt
I am not angry with him, Dick said.
human
Nothing could have saved our horses from being killed, and if one was to be saved, it is as well it should be Tartar, and not one of the others, as yours was far the most valuable of the five.
gpt
Pile on the bushes, Reuben said to one of the constables.
human
Make as big a blaze as you can. It will act as a beacon to the sergeant and his party.
gpt
I am sorry I am so late, sir, the sergeant said.
human
Somehow or other we went wrong altogether, and saw nothing of your smoke. I was afraid something was wrong, but did not know what to do; so we halted till it came on dark, and presently made out a fire; but it was miles away, and right in the direction from which we had come. I did not think it could be you but, whether it was you or the blacks, that was the place to ride to.
gpt
Have you got the tracker with you, sergeant?
human
Yes, sir; at least, I saw him trotting ahead, ten minutes ago. Why, where has he got to?
gpt
He has made off to join the blacks, I expect, Reuben said.
human
You have been led astray purposely. We have been attacked, and Brown and Simpson are killed.
gpt
I expect, Reuben said, turning to Mr. Blount,
human
I expect that is it, Mr. Blount agreed.
gpt
And now, the first thing is to get something to eat. When that is done, we will have a consultation.