human
Please let me die.
gpt
Why do you wish to die?
human
I do not want to live.
gpt
Answer me one question: are you a criminal, and do you fear to live?
human
I am not a criminal. What I told you was the truth.
gpt
Then why do you wish to die?
human
Better die now and at once rather than endure the agonies of constant suspense. Let me die, and I will but anticipate the dagger of the assassin.
gpt
What is your name?
human
What difference does it make to you?
gpt
Tell me.
human
My name is Caroline Metti.
gpt
Caroline, if what you told me earlier in the night was the truth this is the most fortunate night of your life; you have more reason to desire to live now than you ever had before.
human
Do not mock and taunt me.
gpt
I am neither mocking nor taunting you. I am telling you the truth.
human
I do not understand what you mean.
gpt
You will have different surroundings the rest of your life. You have won my interest and sympathy.
human
And yet you have made me your prisoner.
gpt
Only to save you against yourself. I would not bring harm to a hair of your head. I desire to save your life and your soul.
human
Why?
gpt
Because I believe you are an unfortunate person and that you mean well, and now as far as these men are concerned you are free from them forever, I care not how many there are of them. Argetti is doomed, and every one of his friends, including the man who assailed you, will either be captured or driven from the country. A way will be provided for you to support yourself in independence. That is what I mean, and now I have something to tell you. I will be compelled to treat you as a prisoner for a little while. I do not wish to make you a party in any way to what I propose to do.
human
I am not deceived; I know I am doomed. Very well, proceed. The time will come when I will have a chance to free myself.
gpt
Come, he said,
human
We will go?
gpt
Yes.
human
You intend to keep me a prisoner?
gpt
Yes, for the present, and for your own safety. Some very startling events are transpiring, and it is necessary for your own safety that you should be in a safe place.