human
Already hath he brought the direst evil upon us, cried the Ruler of the Ennitra.
gpt
Besides, for aught we know, he may be the mysterious stranger who, according to report, was present as spy at a meeting of the Ghuzzat, held by the Kel-Fade, and who escaped so strangely.
human
How thinkest thou that a Roumi can understand our symbols of the serpents? Even if he were the mysterious eavesdropper, what could he have gathered with regard to our brotherhood? she asked, adding,
gpt
It seemeth thou art determined to take his life, so thou formulatest unfounded charges against him!
human
Bah! he is thy lover, the sinister-faced old brigand observed, with a sneer.
gpt
In thine eyes he is no doubt innocent.
human
I acknowledge that upon mine own head should be the punishment for the evils that have befallen our people. Yet, nevertheless, I declare unto thee--
gpt
If thou lovest a dog of an Infidel, cried Hadj Absalam, interrupting,
human
Then, turning to those about him, he asked,
gpt
Do I give utterance to thy thoughts?
human
Yes. Thy words are words of wisdom, O Ruler,
gpt
If the Ennitra have no longer confidence in me, I will to-night sever the bond that bindeth me to them. Into battle have I led thy people many times, against Infidel and the enemy of our own race alike, and thou hast vanquished thy foes, and compelled them to bite the dust. Against thee have the legions of France been arrayed, yet powerless, and at this moment, thou, Hadj Absalam, art the mighty Sultan of the Sahara, the ruler whose power causeth all men to tremble, from Ghat even unto far Timbuktu. To-day thou hast advanced to this spot hopeful and confident, prepared to wage a war that must be bloody and deadly; but as thou hast lost faith in thy Daughter of the Sun, I shall leave thee to thine own devices. If thou killest the man I love, I shall depart. We twain are in thine hands.
human
Canst thou not, O Ruler, kill the false Prophetess too?
gpt
If thou takest my life, thou too wilt fall within one moon under the fiery scimitar of Azrail, even though each man hath the strength of Jalut and the courage of Al-Jassasa,