human
I'll go an' see to the horse, and be back in a minute; so keep yer mind easy.
gpt
And, pray, what name am I to call my host by?
human
Boy, curiosity is a bad thing--anywise, it's bad here. I've brought you to this cave 'cause you'd ha' died i' the woods if I hadn't. Don't ask questions about what don't consarn ye.
gpt
Nay, friend, I meant no offence, replied March.
human
I've no desire to pry into any man's secrets. Nevertheless, it's but natural to want to know how to address a man when ye converse with him.
gpt
True, true, replied the other, somewhat mollified.
human
Call me Dick; it's as good a name as any, and better than my own.
gpt
Stay, cried March,
human
Well, March, I'll be with ye again, and have a look at your sore bones, in two minutes.