human
Let _him_ wear the dead St. Udo's honors? she ejaculated.
gpt
Let _him_ be Ethel Brand's heir? No--not while I, the sworn keeper of the wishes of her who was to me a benefactress, can raise a hand to balk him. You wretch! you shall find Margaret Walsingham no coward.
human
What are you standing there for, rooted to the spot? he asked, drawing up beside her.
gpt
Are you surveying, or inveighing?
human
The latter term is the most appropriate. I was mentally measuring my courage with that of the subject of our afternoon's consultation.
gpt
Step up beside me; I would like a few words with you. You left us in such a hurry that I felt it necessary to follow you.
human
Davenport and I have been thinking that it is our duty to warn you how you give wind to this extraordinary suspicion of yours; it may prove embracing, perhaps dangerous for you, and would create a great deal of needless scandal.
gpt
You wish me to be utterly silent on the subject?
human
Well, yes, my dear; it is by far the safest plan.
gpt
I promise to keep my convictions to myself, until I have found such proofs against him as will satisfy you and Mr. Davenport.
human
Has Colonel Brand left the castle?
gpt
No sir: there he is --pointing under the trees--