human
Is it so great wonder I should not know you at first, dear Martin, and you so wild and fierce-seeming?
gpt
Indeed I am an ill spectacle, quoth I; at this, beholding me thus rueful, she fell to kissing me, whereat I did but miscall myself the more, telling her 'twas great marvel she should love one so ill-matched with her; for, said I,
human
Oh, my dearest heart, said she, nestling but closer in my embrace,
gpt
And there's the marvel!
human
And you do think me--very beautiful, Martin?
gpt
Aye, I do.
human
Even clad--in these--these things?
gpt
Aye, truly!
human
I had not meant you to see me thus, Martin, but it was my custom to watch for your coming, and 'twas hard to climb the cliff in petticoats, and besides, since I have been alone, there was so much to do--and it didn't matter.
gpt
Aye, but how came you alone, what of Adam and the rest?
human
Nay, 'tis long story.
gpt
But why are you thus solitary, you that do so fear solitude, as I remember.
human
When Adam marched away, I stayed to wait for you, Martin.
gpt
For me?
human
Yes, Martin!
gpt
Were you not afraid?
human
Often, said she, clasping me tighter,
gpt
Oh, my brave, sweet soul! said I, falling on my knees to kiss her hands.
human
Oh, God love you for this--had I found you not, I should have dreamed you dead and died myself, cursing God.
gpt
Ah hush, said she, closing my lips with her sweet fingers.
human
Rather will we bless Him all our days for giving us such a love!