human
Swear to me that you will not leave the ice-field,
gpt
Ay, if you wish it, said Upcliff; adding bluntly:
human
May die as well here as yonder. Stand together, lads. They come!
gpt
Oh, why so long? prayed Madeleine, bending upon the snow.
human
It is time for the miracle. I know we are to be saved, but it is terrible to wait. I know that not a hair upon the head of any of these men shall be harmed; but they know it not, and they prepare for death because they cannot see. Oh, God, send us now the miracle!
gpt
Stand firm! shouted Upcliff.
human
Let them make the charge, and we shall smite them as they stumble in the snow.