human
Beautiful tyrant--fiend angelical-- Dove-feathered raven!--wolf-devouring lamb-- Oh, serpent heart--hid in a flowering cave, Did e'er deceit dwell in so fair a mansion!
gpt
Pray for the dead. Why for the dead, who are at rest? Pray for the living, in whose breast The struggle between right and wrong Is raging terrible and strong.
human
Are you willing to remain with her alone, all night?
gpt
Yes.
human
Have you no fears that the old superstitions of your childhood will resume their influence over your imagination, in the stillness of the midnight hour?
gpt
I wish to subject myself to the trial. I am not quite sure of myself. I know there is no real danger, and it is time that I should battle single-handed with all imaginary foes.
human
But supposing your parents should object?
gpt
You must tell them how very ill she is, and how much she wishes me to remain with her. I think they will rejoice in my determination--rejoice that their poor, weak Helen has any energy of purpose, any will or power to be useful.
human
If you knew half your strength, half your power, Helen, I fear you would abuse it.