human
You have come at last! Oh, Genifrede! to have kept me waiting this last night--
gpt
You expected Genifrede?
human
I did--naturally.
gpt
She is asleep, and she must not be awakened. You would be the last to wish it, Moyse.
human
Must not be awakened,
gpt
Perhaps you think, said Toussaint, fixing his eyes on the young man's face,
human
She has told, then. A curse upon woman's cowardice and woman's treachery! Who would not have sworn that if ever a woman loved, Genifrede loved me? And now, when put to the test--
gpt
Now, when put to the test, interrupted Toussaint,
human
You do not know her, uncle. She herself told me that she dared not die with me, though it was the only--
gpt
And you wished it--you required it! You have striven to destroy her, body and soul, because you yourself were lost--and now you curse a woman's cowardice and treachery! I leave you with Father Laxabon. Hasten to confess and cleanse your soul, Moyse; for never soul needed it more. I leave you my pity and my forgiveness, and I engage for Genifrede's.
human
Stop! cried Moyse,
gpt
I have something to ask. Who has dared to keep Genifrede from me? She is mine.
human
Think of her no more, except to implore Heaven's pardon for your intent towards her.
gpt
Yes, exclaimed Moyse,
human
Here, then, I break the bond by which she was yours.