human
I will not have my child torn from me to be shut up in a convent, where I cannot attend on her, she exclaimed.
gpt
I don't believe my mistress, your lady mother, who has gone to heaven, ever wished you to go into one at all. I never heard her say so, and there's nobody but the Senhor Confessor who ever did; so I see no reason why you should be forced to do what you do not like. If you were to marry some young fidalgo whom you loved, it would be very different, and all natural; because I might then accompany and take care of you; but this I am determined shall not be, let that stern friar say and do what he will. I don't care for him; for I know more about him than he is aware of, clever as he thinks himself.
human
I have matter of importance to communicate to my young penitent, which no ears but hers must hear;
gpt
My daughter, began the Friar,
human
Know, then, my daughter, that the man whom your father and brother desire you towed is a dark and blood-stained murderer! and the friar poured into the ear of the gentle girl a tale of horror, which made her cheek grow pale, and her frame tremble with fear.
gpt
But remember, he continued,
human
I will not forget my oath; for my lips could not even utter the dreadful tale,
gpt
Oh yes, yes, I would die sooner!
human
You have a far happier alternative in store for you, my daughter, said the Friar:
gpt
I will submit to the will of Heaven,
human
Such a temper is highly commendable, my daughter, returned the Friar.
gpt
You must prepare to enter, in a few days, the holy retreat selected for you, while, in the mean time, I will make arrangements with the Lady Abbess for your reception. I now go to seek your father, to communicate your pious determination.
human
Oh no, let me speak to my father, cried Clara, eagerly.
gpt
I would rather that he should hear from my lips that I cannot wed the Count: he may--
human
As you will, said the Friar, looking at her suspiciously;
gpt
Your daughter seems bent on disobeying your wishes, senhor, he said.
human
Though I have exerted my humble endeavours to persuade her to follow them, and have placed the character of the young Count in as favourable a point of view as possible, she has a foolish and invincible repugnance to him; however, perhaps a father's persuasions may have more effect than mine; but should you not succeed, be firm, and remember your oath, or dread the vengeance of Heaven!