human
I have heard something of this before, said Toussaint,
gpt
If so, how could you have proposed to remain out of the bounds of the law, as you did till lately? Nature is not bountiful on the mountain-peaks, which must then have been your abode. At least, Nature does not there bring forth arms and ammunition. Without treasure, with which to purchase supplies, how would you have obtained arms and ammunition?
human
I should have taken yours.
gpt
It is fortunate, then, for all parties, said he,
human
You, General, and your troops, will be employed and treated like the rest of my army. With regard to yourself, you desire repose. --Looking round, he repeated the words emphatically.
gpt
You desire repose: and you deserve it. After a man has sustained for several years the government of Saint Domingo, I apprehend he needs repose. I leave you at liberty to retire to which of your estates you please. I rely so much on the attachment you bear the colony of Saint Domingo, as to believe you will employ what moments of leisure you may have during your retreat, in communicating to me your ideas respecting the means proper to be taken to cause agriculture and commerce again to flourish. Respecting your forces, and those of General Christophe, I hold full information. As soon as a list and statement of the troops under General Dessalines are transmitted to me, I will communicate my instructions as to the positions they are to take.
human
I will send a messenger from my guard to General Dessalines, this day, said Toussaint.
gpt
I shall be passing near his post, on my way to my house at Pongaudin; and he shall have your message.
human
This day? said Leclerc, in a tone of some constraint.
gpt
Will you not spend this day with us?
human
I cannot, replied Toussaint.
gpt
I must be gone to my home.