human
Is it true that you are men from another world?
gpt
Yes.
human
And you came to make the people give their blood to the Heads?
gpt
No, that is not true. We were in ignorance of what it was we fought for. Had we known the truth we would have refused to fight for the Heads.
human
Then, if I were to set you free, you would go back to your own world and not fight my people any more?
gpt
Oh, I am so glad, exclaimed the girl;
human
I did not want to see you die! She looked at Miles as she spoke.
gpt
I saw you before Spiro this afternoon. Poor Spiro! she murmured as she cut their bonds. It was some time before circulation was restored to their limbs. Miles asked anxiously,
human
How many guards are there at the door?
gpt
Twelve, said the girl;
human
She pantomimed her meaning.
gpt
I came here through a secret passage beyond, she indicated by a wave of her hand.
human
Now that you can walk, let us hurry.