human
What name was that?
gpt
Biggs--the Hon. Stephen, M. L. C. A warm man for a campaign, rich as Croesus. If he's set his heart upon having you, he'll chase you round and round the world----
human
No. I mean the other man--the name of the sergeant.
gpt
Compton,
human
Compton! repeated Miles in a whisper.
gpt
The only 'trap' in Australia I ever feared--the only man in the world, bar Pound, I have still to fear! Compton! my bitterest enemy!
human
Must you answer now?
gpt
Yes; on the spot.
human
What do you mean to say?
gpt
I have not decided. What would you say in my place? I am a poor liar.
human
If we changed places, and I had treated you as you have treated me these two days--since our compact--I should write them the worst, and have done with it, said Miles, in a low tone of intense bitterness.
gpt
You professed to trust me. Yet you won't trust yourself near me on the moors; you fear foul play at my hands. You watch me like a lynx here at the house; yet I swear man never kept promise as I am keeping mine now! You do things by halves, Edmonstone. You had better end the farce, and wire the truth to your friend.
human
Nonsense! he said.
gpt
I should be a fool if I didn't watch you--worse than a fool to trust you. But betraying you is another matter. I don't think of doing that, unless----
human
I can keep my word, Edmonstone, bad as I may be! Besides, I am not a fool.
gpt
And you are going on Monday?
human
Yes--to sail on Tuesday; you have seen my ticket.
gpt
Then you shall see my answer to this letter.