human
That is all very well for the whites; and for us, when the whites have their eyes upon us, said Vincent.
gpt
But we are not prisoners; and there is not a prisoner abroad to-night. Come--only as far as the mangroves! We shall not be missed: and if we should be, we can be within the gate in two minutes.
human
I dare not, said Aimee, with a longing look, however, at the pearly sands, and the creaming waves that now overspread them, now lapsed in the gleam of the moon. The dark shadow of the mangroves lay but a little way on. It was true that two minutes would reach them; but she still said,
gpt
I dare not.
human
Who is there?
gpt
No strangers, Claude. Any news on your watch?
human
None, Mademoiselle.
gpt
All quiet over towards Saint Marc?
human
All quiet there, General; and everywhere else when the last reports came round, ten minutes ago.
gpt
Very well: pass on, good Claude. Come, come! he said to Aimee;