human
You will remain with me, said the old lawyer;
gpt
Nay, responded the Advocate,
human
She herself is doubtless in a place of shelter, said Pierre Lamont,
gpt
I shall find her, said the Advocate in a tone of conviction.
human
Stern fate, which has dogged my steps since I arrived in Geneva, and brought me to a pass which, were you acquainted with the details, would appear incredible to you, will conduct me to her side. Were I otherwise convinced I must not shrink from my duty.
gpt
Outside these walls, urged Pierre Lamont,
human
There are worse things than death,
gpt
Useless to argue with such a man as yourself, said Pierre Lamont. He turned to Fritz.
human
Go, you and your friends, into the inner room for a while. I wish to speak in private with my friend.
gpt
One moment, said the Advocate to the fool as he was preparing to obey Pierre Lamont.
human
You were the last to leave the House of White Shadows.
gpt
We were the last humans,
human
In what condition was it at the time?
gpt
In a most perilous condition. The waters were rising around the walls. It had, I should say, not twelve hours to live.
human
To live! echoed Pierre Lamont, striving to impart lightness to his voice, and signally failing.
gpt
How do you apply that, Fritz?
human
Trees live! replied Fritz,
gpt
You have been my wife's maid, said the Advocate to Dionetta, as she was about to pass him. Dionetta curtsied.
human
Has she discharged you?
gpt
I thought it as well, said Mother Denise,
human
Fritz made a grimace.
gpt
These things are not fit for poor peasants, and the pleasure they convey is a dangerous pleasure.
human
You are not favourably disposed towards my wife, said the Advocate. Mother Denise was silent.
gpt
But you are right in what you say. Diamonds are not fit gifts for simple maids. I wish you well, you and your grandchild. It might have been----