human
And did you also declare, my daughter, said Toussaint,
gpt
I did declare, my father, that I alone of the Ouvertures know how to feel for the wrongs of my race. But Monsieur Coasson did not believe me, and vowed that we should all suffer for the opinions held by me alone.
human
It is true, I did not believe, nor do I now believe, said Coasson,
gpt
A wise man truly has the Captain-General chosen for an envoy! observed Toussaint:
human
Time will show that,
gpt
It will, replied Toussaint;
human
I no longer call you boys; for the choice of this hour makes you men. The Captain-General insists that you go from me. He has no right to do so. Neither have I a right to bid you stay. Hear, and decide for yourselves.--The cause of the blacks is not so promising as it appeared last night. News has arrived, from various quarters, of defeat and defection. Our struggle for our liberties will be fierce and long. It will never be relinquished; and my own conviction is, that the cause of the blacks will finally prevail; that Saint Domingo will never more belong to France. The ruler of France has been a guardian to you--an indulgent guardian. I do not ask you to tight against him.
gpt
Decide according to your reason and your hearts, my children, whether to go or stay; remembering the importance of your choice. Putting a hand on the shoulder of each, he said impressively,
human
Go to the Captain-General, or remain with me. Whichever you do, I shall always equally love and cherish you.