human
The sentence of death by torture having been declared upon the Infidel, it must remain. Nevertheless, it will not be carried out until the result of our expedition hath been seen. If we are victorious, then shall he lead us against the Kel-Fade, in order to recover the Crescent of Glorious Wonders.
gpt
My Amin! whispered Zoraida in French, with tears of joy in her brilliant eyes.
human
Thou hast a brief respite; use it well. We must now part, but remember that I love thee always--always!
gpt
But the Crescent? I gasped.
human
How shall I act?
gpt
Remain patient. For the present thou art safe, but be wary of the man who hath already attempted to take thy life. He may strike thee a secret blow at the orders of Hadj Absalam. Go thou back to thy tent and sleep, and when opportunity ariseth, I will communicate with thee, and direct thy footsteps unto the path of freedom.