human
Welcome, comrade, welcome, cried Pierre Lamont.
gpt
It is pleasant to see a familiar face. We were compelled to fly from the villa, and Fritz here conveyed us here to this hospitable hut, where we shall be compelled to stay till the storm ceases. Where is 'your fair lady?
human
It is a question I would ask of you, said the Advocate.
gpt
She is not here, then?
human
No. She left the villa before we did, in the company of your friend --the slight involuntary accent he placed upon the word caused the Advocate to start as though he had received a blow--
gpt
Christian Almer. They have doubtless found another shelter as secure as this. We wished them to stop for us, but they preferred not to wait. Fritz had a hard job of it carrying me to this hut, which he claims as his own, and which is stored with provisions sufficient for a month's siege. I have robbed the old house of its servants--Dionetta here, for whom (he dropped his voice)
human
Is there an inner room?
gpt
Yes; there is the door.
human
May I crave privacy for a few minutes?
gpt
What has come over this man? mused Pierre Lamont.
human
There is in his face, since yesterday, such a change as it is rare in life's experience to see. It is not produced by fatigue. Has he made discovery of his wife's faithlessness and his friend's treachery. And should I not behave honestly to him, and make him as wise as I am on events within my knowledge? What use? What use? But at least he shall know that the secret of Gautran's guilt is not his alone.