human
Elias, said Ibarra at length,
gpt
It is true that I can never be happy in my country, but I can live and die there, perhaps die for my country. That is always something. But you can do nothing for her, here and now. Perhaps some day----
human
Unless I, too, should become a tulisan,
gpt
Seþor, a month ago we sat in this same boat, under the light of this same moon. You could not have said such a thing then.
human
No, Elias. Man seems to be an animal who varies with circumstances. I was blind then, unreasonable, I know not what. Now the bandage has been torn from my eyes; the wretchedness and solitude of my prison has taught me better. I see the cancer that is eating into our society; perhaps, after all, it must be torn out by violence.
gpt
Your escape must have been discovered, said Elias.
human
Lie down, seþor, so I can cover you with the zacate, for the sentinel at the magazine may stop us.
gpt
From Manila, with zacate for the iodores and curates,
human
Sulung, said he to Elias,
gpt
I warn you not to take any one into your boat. A prisoner has just escaped. If you capture him and bring him to me, I will give you a fine reward.
human
Good, seþor; what is his description?
gpt
He wears a long coat, and speaks Spanish. Look out for him!
human
We shall lose a few minutes, he said;