human
See here, Grace, he said to the girl who sat before him on a low couch of skins,
gpt
I haven't brought you here for nothing, and you must be my wife.
human
Never, Tom Walden, or whatever your evil name is, said the girl.
gpt
Far from home and friends, among these wild and savage men, less pitiless than you are, I can still defy you. I will never be your wife!
human
These people are my allies, said Walden.
gpt
I have inflamed them against the whites, and they are ready to go on the warpath if I bid them. They will kill you as soon as any one, if I give the word, and I will if you do not consent to----
human
Never! cried Grace, springing to her feet.
gpt
I doubt not that you have told many lies to account for my disappearance, since you dragged me from my home by your baseness. You are false enough to make war against your own people, but I do not fear you, no matter what you threaten. Kill me, if you will, and release me from my misery!
human
I've a mind to take you at your word!