human
I will not surrender! he said slowly;
gpt
Don't! cried Hume hoarsely.
human
Give her to me, for Heaven's sake!
gpt
Not I,
human
For mercy's sake, take her out of this, into the fresh air.
gpt
And what of me?
human
Ask what you like; but be quick, or it will be worse for you--I swear it!
gpt
Do not threaten, said the other darkly;
human
I want my life!
gpt
Yes--yes.
human
My liberty, and safe passage from the valley.
gpt
Ay, I will see you out myself; but, for God's sake, be quick!
human
And more--a full half-share of any treasure there may be here. I have lived years for it, and less I will not take.
gpt
I know nothing of any treasure; but if there is any, halt is yours--the whole if you will hasten.
human
Nay, half will do; I would not try you with the loss of the whole. How do I know you can dispose of it?
gpt
Stop! cried the other, with so menacing a voice that Hume reeled back.
human
You are wasting time now, and I feel her heart beats more slowly. What claim have you to give half the treasure away?
gpt
I--I am captain of this party.
human
Ay, but you are not the chief of the people here.
gpt
No, said Hume quickly;
human
Half is his,
gpt
Good! said the man, this time in Zulu.
human
Swear it. I think I will trust you--since I have watched you for many nights--had your lives in my power, but spared you.
gpt
Then bring her out!
human
Take her yourself.