human
Everything now depends on the outcome of the approaching contest, said he.
gpt
These people, irrespective of what we show them, will probably evince no surprise. If we allow any sign or word of astonishment to escape us, no matter what they do, they will consider us beaten and we shall lose all. There must be no indication of surprise, among you. Remain impassive, at all costs!
human
Remember the signals, now. One mistake on your part may cost my life--more than that, the lives of all the Legion. Remember!
gpt
Count on me, my Captain!
human
I have one favor to ask of you!
gpt
Well, what?
human
Your life is worth everything, now. Mine, nothing. Let me subject myself--
gpt
Hast thou, O Bara Miyan, he asked in a steady voice,
human
Thou speakest to such a one, White Sheik!
gpt
Take, then, a simitar of the keenest, and cut me down!