human
The house is surrounded--the lawn is crowded. Make no resistance, and they may spare your life.
gpt
Hark! The bell! There is hope, said Toussaint.
human
No resistance! but let us gain time.
gpt
What can be your errand at this hour?
human
I have orders from the Captain-General to arrest you, replied Admiral Ferrari.
gpt
Your guards are disarmed and bound. Our troops are everywhere. You are dead if you resist. Deliver up your sword!
human
I shall not resist such a force as you have thought it necessary to bring against me, replied Toussaint, handing his sword to the admiral.
gpt
Am I to be a prisoner here, in my own house?
human
No, indeed! I have orders to convey you and your family to Cap Francais. No delay! To the boats this moment! You will find your family on board the frigate, or on the way to it.
gpt
Do what you will with me; but Madame L'Ouverture is in weak health. Suffer her and my children to remain at home.
human
Lose no more time. General. March! or we must carry you.