human
What's the use of his deposition? asked the surgeon drily.
gpt
Don't you know a negro can't testify against a white man? His voice will be quite as powerful in the grave as when he is living. But I think he will do well. These negroes always think they will die when anything is the matter.
human
Can any of you show me the way to Mr. William Thornton's house?
gpt
Here's de nigger who can, said an active young negro springing forward.
human
We'll soon catch up de sheriff. He not long gone. I can run all de way. I wish I hab a gun, he continued, looking at the one which was strapped across my shoulders.
gpt
I shoot Bob Thornton wid all my heart.
human
Well, come along, I said, with feelings too much akin to his own to reprove him for his sanguinary wishes.
gpt
Take the shortest way, and never mind wide paths or narrow; we'll force our way through.