human
Well, we may as well go ahead, said the shipowner's son.
gpt
No use in staying here trying to figure it out.
human
It is a light, I am sure of it--the light of a lamp or lantern! Hurrah! we must be on the right trail after all!
gpt
Go slow, Phil, cried Dave, a sudden thought striking him.
human
That may not be a ranch light.
gpt
Yes, but----
human
It may be something much worse--for us.
gpt
What do you mean?
human
It may be the light from the camp of the horse-thieves.
gpt
Do you really think that?
human
I don't say I think so, I only say it may be,
gpt
If they are the horse-thieves, and we watch our chances, we may get the animals back!
human
Not unless it is a single thief, Phil. We don't want to run the risk of getting shot in the dark.
gpt
That's true.