human
I realize, Colonel Halsey, that this is something vital.
gpt
As vital, my child, as it could be. He drew a long breath.
human
I want you to understand I am doing my duty. Doing, what seems the best thing, not for you, perhaps, but for the world.
gpt
I need not disguise the danger. I have lost a dozen men. He lighted a cigarette.
human
I don't seem to be able to frighten you?
gpt
No, she said. And I heard Anita murmur,
human
Oh, Venza!
gpt
But you frighten me, said Snap.
human
Colonel, look here; you know I'm going to marry this girl very soon.
gpt
Yes, I know. You'll have to consider this a sacrifice, a voluntary descent into danger, for a great cause in a great crisis. You four have just come out of a very considerable danger. We know of what stuff you are made, all of you.
human
Perhaps that prominence is unfortunate for you, but let me settle it now. Is there any one of you who will not take my orders and trust my judgement of what is best? And do it, if need be, blindly? Will you offer yourselves to me?
gpt
Yes.
human
Yes,