human
Keep back for a moment, he said, turning to some one without. Then, confronting me again, he added,
gpt
I am starving, and so are those with me. God's storms are raging through the forest. Will you give me some food? Will you allow me and mine to take shelter here till the deluge has passed over? On my life, no harm shall happen to you; if not, fire, and you will find you have killed the only one who could protect you.
human
Will you swear by the God whom you adore, and who you fancy has guided you, I asked,
gpt
I swear! he answered.
human
But you, too, must promise that you will not betray me.
gpt
Who is in the other room?
human
Only one other person, I answered,
gpt
I have sworn by the Almighty, said the man, in a tone almost of indignation. Then, turning to the door again, he exclaimed,
human
Come in!