human
Is the existence of that hidden prison known to anyone besides thyself?
gpt
Why askest thou that question? Art thou afraid my lord will escape ere we reach a place of safety?
human
No, I replied.
gpt
I have a serious object in seeking information.
human
What, wert thou troubled by unwelcome visitors?
gpt
No; on the contrary, the silence was appalling and the companionship of the dead horrible.
human
Ah, forgive me! she exclaimed apologetically.
gpt
It was not my fault that I could not have the place cleared of the bones. There was no time. But in my written message I told thee to fear not.
human
But whoever placed me there knew of the secret entrance,
gpt
True, she answered.
human
Two of my slaves--he who guideth us towards the encampment of the Ennitra and the man leading yonder camel--carried thee to thine underground tomb, and placed food there for thee.