human
Who--wha--what--
gpt
Silence!
human
Please don't go fo' to shoot me, Cap'n!
gpt
I won't, if you will remain quiet and answer my questions truthfully. If you attempt to cry out--
human
I won't cry out--'deed I won't!
gpt
All right. Now tell me the truth. Where is Major Gossley?
human
Went out, sah, 'bout quarter of an hour ago.
gpt
On horseback?
human
Yes, sah.
gpt
Do you know where he went?
human
I ain't suah, sah, but t'ink he went to Rover.
gpt
Did he say anything about coming back?
human
He dun tole missus he would be back in about two houhs.
gpt
You are telling me the truth? Remember, if you lie to me it may cost you your life.
human
I'se tole yo' de truf, Cap'n--deed I has,
gpt
I will soon find out. I am glad to see you have rubbed down my horse. Now saddle him as quick as you can.
human
Yes, sah.