human
Ah, I am believed now, she cried wildly:
gpt
I will die here,--I will not go from the Mother, Gunga, replied Tara.
human
I am her child now--only hers: let her do with me as she wills, I will not go. Save thyself, care not for me, and she arose and prostrated herself before the shrine.
gpt
O Mother, she cried piteously,
human
I will not leave thee again. Death or life, what matters it to me? let it be as thou wilt. I have promised not to leave thee, and I am here waiting.
gpt
I can at least die with thee, Tara; I will not leave thee, said Gunga.
human
Whatever comes, let it come to us both; I am as ready to die as thou art--I will not go.