human
All is over! murmured the Shogun.
gpt
O you who are dearest in all the world to me, you must die for me and with me! I must take your life to save you from falling into the hands of the victors alive.
human
Is there no way to save them? he cried;
gpt
Live without you!
human
No, it is impossible! suddenly exclaimed the Shogun.
gpt
I cannot see their blood flow; I cannot see them die; let me be the first to expire!
human
No one shall die!
gpt
Oh, my brother! cried the Shogun, rushing towards him,
human
I did not hope to see you again.
gpt
I knew that victory was impossible, said Nagato,
human
Is it really in your power to save us?
gpt
Yes, master, said Iwakura.
human
A boat awaits you on the shores of the Yedogawa; it is manned by Raiden, a brave sailor, whose loyalty I know. He will take you out to sea. There a large junk, belonging to the Prince of Satsuma, lies at anchor ready to receive you. As soon as you embark in her she will set sail for the Island of Kiu-Shiu. The lord of Satsuma, the most powerful prince of your kingdom, the most faithful of your subjects, will open his province and his castle to you; there you may live happily with the wife of your choice until the day of vengeance dawns.
gpt
I recognize your untiring devotion, said the Shogun, his eyes dim with tears.
human
But how can I leave the castle,--how pass through the frenzied hordes which surround it,--without being massacred?
gpt
You will leave as I entered, said the Prince,
human
he added, bowing low to the two princesses,
gpt
I will show you the road that you must take to quit the fortress.
human
Prince, said Yodogimi,
gpt
I have nothing to forgive, Princess, said Nagato;
human
Come, let us begone, said the Shogun,