human
You come from Hieyas? You!
gpt
Yes, friend, I believe in the powerful genius of that man; I know how much his triumph will benefit the nation. And yet, now that I stand before you, I scarcely dare mention the offer which I am directed to make you.
human
Then it is a disgraceful one.
gpt
Judge for yourself. Hieyas feels the highest respect for your valor, and he thinks that to vanquish you would be a defeat for him; because your death would rob the country of its noblest soldier. He proposes that you should join his standard; your terms shall be his.
human
If Hieyas really feels a particle of respect for me, replied Yoke-Moura,
gpt
I was prepared for your answer; and if I accepted the mission offered to me, it was only from a desire to see my old comrade once more.
human
You did not fear the just reproaches I might lavish upon you?
gpt
No; for I did not feel myself guilty. Now a strange remorse torments me at the sight of your calm, brave loyalty. I see that my deeds, dictated by wisdom, are not worth the folly of your blind fidelity.
human
Well! it is not too late to repent; stay with us.
gpt
I will do so, friend. If I fail to return, Hieyas will understand that the man who came to buy you with bribes has given you his soul.
human
Hieyas offers to gratify my every desire! exclaimed the youthful General.
gpt
Very well; then let him send me his head!