human
Hear me! cried the Fidalgo, in a tone of rage and agony.
gpt
You dare not commit the base outrage you propose, or the vengeance of every honest man in Portugal will follow and destroy you; but yet, if without further delay you set my daughter at liberty, I most solemnly promise you any sum you may venture to demand. Do you consent?
human
No, no, senhor, answered the leader:
gpt
Wretches, no! 'tis impossible I should consent! exclaimed Goncalo Christovao.
human
I would rather stab my daughter to the heart, and then plunge the dagger into my own breast, than trust you.
gpt
As you like, senhor; but we do not intend to give you the choice. Here, tie this noble fidalgo to a tree, with his servants round him, and the priest to offer him consolation, and perhaps by the time some traveller comes by, he may have thought better on the subject,
human
You dare not do it, villains! exclaimed the Fidalgo, his agony increased to the highest pitch.
gpt
Release my child, or the vengeance of Heaven will fall on your heads.
human
Gag him, gag him!
gpt
If you are less than demons, hear me! he again exclaimed, as he put aside indignantly the rough hands near his face.
human
Let my daughter and her attendants go free, and she shall forward the ransom, while I remain with you.
gpt
Oh no, senhor! answered the Captain;