human
Doña Margarita, said the Governor, clearing his throat nervously,
gpt
Your Excellency, I began, and was thankful I could speak truth,
human
I, and all the other English, have been held here in San Augustin for many a long month against our will.
gpt
Without the orders of the Spanish Council I could not liberate you, señorita; though now we purpose to do so, having authority. But concerning yourself--Melinza assures me that you do not desire to be sent with your countrymen.
human
That is true, Señor de Colis,
gpt
You would wish to remain here as my guest and companion, Margarita,
human
No, please your Excellency.
gpt
Doña Orosia is unfortunate. I trust I shall be more successful. You would rather go to Habana as _my_ companion,--is it not so, Margarita mia?