human
Those who drove us from Paris here have fled in fear of the contagion that is amongst you. We, too, have sought to flee away from it. The law which condemned us to transportation to New France, to be followed by our freedom, did not condemn us to this.
gpt
You speak truth, the Sheriff said, his voice a grave and solemn, yet not unkindly, one.
human
Yet you must go on with what you are sent here for. And--and--we need women's help here, such help as nursing and so forth. You must come with us and stay until the ships, which have put to sea in fear, return to transport you to New France.
gpt
It is tyranny! Marion Lascelles exclaimed.
human
Tyranny to force us thus!
gpt
Not so, the Sheriff replied.
human
Not so. You will be treated well; your freedom will begin at once. Your irons shall be struck off now. Also, while you remain with us and work for us--heaven knows how we require assistance--you shall have a daily wage and good food. But--you must come.
gpt
We shall die, Marion exclaimed, acting still as the spokeswoman of all.
human
And our deaths will lie at your door.