human
It was a deception of the evil one, to turn us from our path, he cried.
gpt
Come forth, my son, and fear not. That was no mortal voice we heard, and with me you need fear no spirit of darkness.
human
Surely some one must have been hidden there, he said:
gpt
Fear not; no mortal could have remained undiscovered, answered the Jesuit;
human
Since you affirm it, Father, I am convinced also that the noise was caused by no mortal being, said the Duke;
gpt
Again, I say, fear not; but remember my words--both dare and do, returned Malagrida.
human
It is now time that I should depart.
gpt
First come, then, to the house, holy Father, and take some refreshment and rest,
human
My body requires neither food nor rest when I am about a great work, answered the Priest.
gpt
It is advisable, also, that I should be observed by none of your retainers. Return, then, to your house, and forget not what I have said. I will tarry in this spot to see if the evil one shall again venture to make his presence known, and if he comes not before long, secretly, as I came, will I again depart. Farewell, my son.