human
I should like to speak to you quite frankly, if you will allow me, he said gravely.
gpt
May I?
human
Certainly.
gpt
The few words you said about Lord Redin's story have explained a great many things which I never understood, said Griggs.
human
Is it too much to ask that you should tell me everything you know?
gpt
I would rather not say anything more, answered Francesca.
human
I am very much ashamed of having betrayed his secret. Besides, what is to be gained by your knowing a few more details? It is bad enough as it is.
gpt
It is more or less the story of my life,
human
I came to you to ask you to warn Dalrymple of a danger, he continued, as she did not speak.
gpt
I knew that fact, but not the reason why his life was and is threatened. Unless I have mistaken what you said, I understand it now. It is a much stronger one than I should ever have guessed. Lord Redin ran away with your cousin, and made it appear that he had carried off Stefanone's daughter. Stefanone has waited patiently for nearly a quarter of a century. He has found Dalrymple at last and means to kill him. He will succeed, unless you can make Dalrymple understand that the danger is real. I have no evidence on which I could have the man arrested, and I have no personal influence in Rome. You have. You would find no difficulty in having Stefanone kept out of the city. And you can make Dalrymple see the truth, since he has confided in you. Will you do that? He will not believe me, and you can save him. Besides, he will not see me. I have tried twice to-day. He has made up his mind that he will not see me.
human
I will do my best, said Francesca, leaning her head back against the marble rail, and half closing her eyes.
gpt
How terrible it all is!
human
Yes. I suppose that is the word, said Griggs, indifferently.
gpt
Sacrilege, suicide, and probably murder to come.