human
The brave can die but once, her heart repeated wildly.
gpt
But I am a coward--I cannot bear it! Oh, God,--if you are the great, good God,--spare him from all harm, from suffering and death! Spare him now! See, I offer myself instead--freely, gladly! Take me, but spare him!
human
The bank is so steep, said Livingston softly.
gpt
Here, give me your hand and I will pull you up.
human
God in heaven, she said wildly to herself,
gpt
I swear they shall not harm a hair of your head! I'll tear the heart out of every man of them that comes near you! I'll kill them all, the hounds, the sneaks, the low vermin!
human
Come, let me help you,
gpt
My _lord_, she said with grave emphasis,
human
You have heard, he exclaimed regretfully.
gpt
Your friend has told you--I am so sorry! But then it really doesn't make any difference--only I thought you might like me better if you didn't know it.
human
Oh, my lord, she laughed mockingly.
gpt
I must needs _adore_ you now!
human
Stop your fooling, he exclaimed impatiently.
gpt
And give me your hand and I'll pull you up here.