human
Henri, dear! cried a voice outside the door.
gpt
Have you concluded your business? Do go and dress.
human
Yes, in five minutes--in five minutes I--I shall be at liberty,
gpt
Have you decided?
human
I--I have,
gpt
What is your decision?
human
That she shall escape. She must leave the country immediately. If the secret that I conspired to set her free ever transpires, my career is doomed. Have you any suggestion to offer as to--as to the manner the flight shall be accomplished?
gpt
She must be placed on board an English ship, I said.
human
In the hotel I noticed a placard announcing the calling of the steam pleasure-yacht _Victoria_, and that the vessel will depart for Gibraltar and London at two o'clock to-morrow morning. Would there be any chance of sailing in her?
gpt
Ah! I had forgotten! That vessel is now lying outside the harbour, he cried suddenly, looking up into my face.
human
A friend of mine is returning to England in her. He told me yesterday that there were several vacant berths. Seek Stuart Bankhardt, the agent in the Rampe Chasseloup-Laubat, and secure two places. Then go on board and wait.
gpt
Nothing else?
human
No. The captain will be given an explanation, and your _fiancee_, in European dress, will be placed on board before you sail.
gpt
Send Jacques to my private room immediately.
human
Are you satisfied?
gpt
If you fulfil your promise.
human
I shall, he answered hoarsely.
gpt
And you, on your part, swear before Heaven that my--my secret shall never pass your lips?
human
I do.