human
She is inspired,
gpt
By the Almighty's mercy! she exclaimed.
human
You both know that I am by far the lightest here. Give me the brandy and the wine, and lower me down to him. Then go for assistance and a stronger rope. You see that when it is lowered to me--look at this about me now--I can make it fast and safe to his body. Alive or dead, I will bring him up, or die with him. I love him passionately. Can I say more?
gpt
Lower me down to him, she said, taking two little kegs they had brought, and hanging them about her,
human
Ma'amselle, ma'amselle, he must be dying or dead.
gpt
Dying or dead, my husband's head shall lie upon my breast, or I will dash myself to pieces.
human
Enough!
gpt
Is it really he, and is he dead?
human
He is insensible; but his heart beats. It beats against mine.
gpt
How does he lie?
human
Upon a ledge of ice. It has thawed beneath him, and it will thaw beneath me. Hasten. If we die, I am content.