human
And my old father?
gpt
He will have no apprehensions. The news of the enemy's arrival will not reach him to-day.
human
Oh, but it will. Such news travels fast.
gpt
But he can have no fear, knowing you to be safe with your friends in the city.
human
My father has no fears about me, Pauline. He knows that I can take care of myself; but it is for himself that I am desirous of returning. He is feeble and infirm, and requires my presence.
gpt
But, my dear, consider the risk you run. The roads will be infested with these horrid soldiers, and what protection have you against them?