human
What is to be done? he said--
gpt
How is this misfortune to be averted?
human
Hear me, my lord, said Morton.
gpt
I believe you may not be unwilling to bear the olive branch between our master the King, and that part of his subjects which is now in arms, not from choice, but necessity.
human
You construe me but justly, said Lord Evandale;
gpt
Permit me, my lord --continued Morton.
human
I will set you at liberty upon parole; nay, you may return to the Castle, and shall have a safe conduct for the ladies, the Major, and all who leave it, on condition of its instant surrender. In contributing to bring this about you will only submit to circumstances; for, with a mutiny in the garrison, and without provisions, it will be found impossible to defend the place twenty-four hours longer. Those, therefore, who refuse to accompany your lordship, must take their fate. You and your followers shall have a free pass to Edinburgh, or where-ever the Duke of Monmouth may be. In return for your liberty, we hope that you will recommend to the notice of his Grace, as Lieutenant-General of Scotland, this humble petition and remonstrance, containing the grievances which have occasioned this insurrection, a redress of which being granted, I will answer with my head, that the great body of the insurgents will lay down their arms.
gpt
Mr Morton, he said,
human
The doing so, answered Morton,
gpt
Perhaps it is hardly to be expected you should, said Lord Evandale;
human
It is all we can wish or expect, replied Morton;
gpt
Certainly, answered Lord Evandale;
human
And the garrison of Tillietudlem?
gpt
Shall be withdrawn as you propose, answered the young nobleman.
human
I am sensible the Major will be unable to bring the mutineers to reason; and I tremble to think of the consequences, should the ladies and the brave old man be delivered up to this bloodthirsty ruffian, Burley.
gpt
You are in that case free, said Morton.
human
Prepare to mount on horseback; a few men whom I can trust shall attend you till you are in safety from our parties.