human
Whence came this reptile? it demanded of the girl.
gpt
How long has it been here with you?
human
It came through the doorway just ahead of you,
gpt
It is well for the girl that this is so, it said,
human
Shall I kill it? he asked, half drawing his pistol.
gpt
What is best to do?--I do not wish to endanger you.
human
Defiler! it screamed.
gpt
You dare to threaten one of the sacred chosen of Luata!
human
Do not kill him, cried the girl,
gpt
And what of you?
human
I am already doomed, replied the girl;
gpt
I am cos-ata-lo.
human
Cos-ata-lo! cos-ata-lu!