human
he continues to ejaculate in a tone of mock scorn, apostrophising the great luminary,
gpt
Why better? asks Cypriano, who, as well as Ludwig, has been listening with some surprise to the singular monologue.
human
What harm can the sun do us now more than ever?
gpt
Because now, more than ever, he's shining inopportunely, both as to time and place.
human
In what way?
gpt
In a way to show us to eyes we don't want to see us just yet. Look at that hill yonder. Supposing now, just by chance, any of the Indians should be idling upon it, or they have a vidette up there. Bah! what am I babbling about? He couldn't see us if they had; not here, unless through a telescope, and I don't think the Tovas are so far civilised as to have that implement among their chattels. For all, we're not safe on this exposed spot, and the sooner we're off it the better. Some of them may be out scouting in this direction. Come, let us get under cover, and keep so till night's darkness gives us a still safer screen against prying eyes. Thanks to the Virgin! yonder's the very place for our purpose.