human
I have an engagement, he explained,
gpt
Are they expecting an attack?
human
Of course not! said Billy Woodchuck.
gpt
They're not _expecting_ one, or they would stay safe at home. But you never can tell what old dog Spot is going to do. My father and his friends would be disappointed if I didn't come. They would be angry, too. And just as likely as not I'd be put to bed an hour before sunset. So I shall go home now, whether you give me leave or not.
human
Then I'll give you leave--if that's the case, said Major Monkey.
gpt
I can't have anybody disobeying orders; so I'll give you leave. And I'll dismiss the army until to-morrow.... The last man over the fence will be shot at sunrise,