human
Do you suffer, my sweet love? said Fide-Yori, clasping Omiti's little hand in both his own.
gpt
What has happened to you? Why are you so pale?
human
I must speak to the Shogun! she cried;
gpt
You can speak before him; he is my dearest friend, said he.
human
But calm yourself. Why do you look so frightened?
gpt
Because, she said,
human
Hieyas, by means of wily emissaries, is inciting the citizens of Osaka to rebel, and to hate there lawful lord. An insurrection is to take place this very night, and soldiers disguised as mechanics will land upon the shore in the outskirts of the town. They will enter the city and march upon your dismantled castle, to demand that you shall abdicate your title, or to kill you if you refuse. You do not doubt my words, I hope? Once already you have had proof, alas! that the misfortunes I predict are real.
gpt
What! cried Fide-Yori, his eyes filling with tears,
human
Make haste and give your orders; take measures to prevent the crimes which are impending, said Omiti;
gpt
Fide-Yori turned to the Prince of Nagato.
human
Iwakura, said he,
gpt
Let us warn General Yoke-Moura. Let him call his men to arms, and watch the shore and the city. Is there not some place where the leaders of the conspiracy are to meet!
human
There is, said the young girl;
gpt
Very good; then we must surround the inn and seize the rebels. Do you desire, master, that I should see your orders executed!
human
You will make me happy, friend, by doing so.
gpt
I leave you, sire, said Nagato.
human
Let nothing disturb you, and give yourself freely up to the joy of reunion with the woman whom you love.
gpt
What does he mean? thought the astonished Omiti.
human
The woman whom you love: of whom was he talking?