human
Ulick is away--on the expedition to the southland. He was anxious that you should be found, and I promised to do my best. He will be glad to know.
gpt
When is he coming back?
human
This month, certainly; indeed, it may be any day now.
gpt
You must promise me that you will not tell him where I am or even that you have seen me.
human
But--but----
gpt
Remember now that you have promised.
human
You are giving a great deal of trouble to your friends,
gpt
My friends!
human
There was your mother and her message to your uncle Hugolin in Croye.
gpt
Yes, I know, she broke in.
human
Then it was received--the message----?
gpt
My uncle has sent you to fetch me, she whispered.
human
You are his messenger.
gpt
No, he said, bluntly.
human
Messer Hugolin could not see his way to anything.
gpt
Oh, it does not matter,
human
But you cannot stay here, he insisted--
gpt
They are my father's people, and you have just told me that my uncle Hugolin does not want me.
human
And what does Quinton Edge desire of you?
gpt
I do not know,
human
Yet you are a prisoner?
gpt
It seems so, and my sister Nanna as well. But we have nothing of which to complain, and doubtless our master will acquaint us with his pleasure in good time.
human
It is always that way, said Constans, bitterly.
gpt
His will against mine at every turn; a rock upon which I beat with naked hands.
human
He is a strong man, answered Esmay, thoughtfully,