human
My dear companions, our lives and those of these poor ladies are in God's hands. If Heaven has decreed that we shall die to-morrow, we can, I am sure, die like brave people, like Christians, ready to appear fearlessly before the final Judge. God, who does read the secrets of the soul, knows that we are fulfilling a noble mission. If death awaits us instead of success, it is his will. However severe his decree may be, I shall not murmur against it. But this is not death alone; it is torture, disgrace; and here are two women----
gpt
John, you have promised Mary Grant what I have promised Lady Helena. What have you resolved?
human
This promise, replied John Mangles,
gpt
I believe I have the right in the sight of God to fulfill.
human
Yes, John; but we have no weapons.
gpt
Here is one, answered John, displaying a poniard.
human
I snatched it from Kara-Tété's hands when he fell at your feet. My lord, he of us who survives the other shall fulfill this vow.
gpt
My friends, reserve this extreme measure till the last moment. I am no advocate of what is irremediable.
human
I do not speak for ourselves, replied Glenarvan.
gpt
We can brave death, whatever it may be. Ah, if we were alone! Twenty times already would I have urged you to make a sally and attack those wretches. But _they_----