human
I have, at your desire, ventured hither, my brother, in spite of all the dangers with which the wicked threaten me, said the latter.
gpt
What would you of me?
human
The time has arrived for action, and I would consult with you about the means, returned Father Jacinto.
gpt
The Minister has already formed a plan to banish every member of our order from the shores of Portugal. In a few weeks, or perhaps even in a few days, we shall be deprived of our liberty. The King has but to sanction the plan, and it will forthwith be executed.
human
Then the impious Monarch must die, exclaimed Malagrida.
gpt
His death be upon his own head. I have warned him, and he would not listen. I will warn him no more.
human
He deserves no warning voice, holy brother, said the Father Jacinto, not believing that Malagrida had really appeared before the King.
gpt
But haste, inform all those who are willing to become the instruments of Heaven's vengeance that they must delay the work no longer. Let them take what means they think fit; it matters little, so that the deed be performed. Urge them to it by that mighty eloquence with which Heaven has endowed you for great purposes. Assure them that they are performing a righteous act, which cannot fail to prosper; and thus many whose fears have restrained them, will gladly join in the enterprise. One steady hand might perform the deed; but, alas! no man can be found alone to do it; they all suppose that security exists in numbers.
human
answered Malagrida.
gpt
Fear not, my brother, I will take measures that it shall be done. By to-morrow night, I will assemble all those who are inimical to Joseph, and will so persuade them, that they shall no longer hesitate to execute my commands.
human
You will perform good service to our holy order, and to our sacred religion,
gpt
To that have I ever devoted my life and energies,
human
Truly have you ever been the great upholder of the faith, and have gained the esteem of our community, and the admiration of the world,
gpt
A little flattery will incite this madman to the work, he thought.
human
If it fails, it will be easy to persuade the world that the idea arose but from the wild workings of his disordered brain. No one will venture to suppose that we could have been the instigators.
gpt
Brother, I must depart to the wilderness, where the wickedness of this second Pharaoh, and his evil counsellor, have compelled me to dwell, said Malagrida.
human
In three days we shall meet again, I trust triumphant; till then, farewell.
gpt
Farewell, my brother,