human
This is the way, said he;
gpt
What! cried Fide-Yori,
human
No, master, I remain here; I have work yet to do.
gpt
Are you mad? To linger in this palace, which will soon be entirely overrun! What have you yet to do? You will be unable to escape.
human
Do not be anxious about me, said Iwakura, with a strange smile;
gpt
I shall escape, I promise you.
human
Iwakura! cried the Shogun, gazing at his friend in alarm,
gpt
My beloved lord, said Nagato, in a firm voice,
human
I do not order, friend, I conjure you not to rob me of a companion such as you; I entreat you to fly with us.
gpt
I join my supplications to those of my son, said Yodogimi;
human
Illustrious Prince, said Omiti, in her sweet, shy tones,
gpt
Master!
human
I recommend this boy to you,
gpt
Then you are deaf to our prayers? said the Shogun.
human
Can nothing that we say move you?
gpt
If she were lost to you, said the Prince, turning to Omiti,
human
Ah, cruel friend! said Fide-Yori,
gpt
I see that your resolve is irrevocable.
human
Make haste! said the Prince;
gpt
No, no! shrieked the boy, clinging fast to his master's dress,
human
I cannot go; I will die with you.
gpt
Obedience is a good servant's first duty, Loo, said the Prince, gently.
human
I command you henceforth to obey the master of us both, and to serve him unto death.
gpt
Farewell! farewell! my friend, my brother! noblest, best, most faithful of my subjects!
human
Farewell, illustrious friend! said the Prince;