human
Away with ye, and the like of ye! he cried.
gpt
Outside do as ye please; here ye are an offence. Away! let her stay; and he pointed to Tara.
human
Do not molest her.
gpt
There is some spell about thee, Tara, which shuts my mouth; beware! muttered Gunga, retreating;
human
Bear me witness, said Tara to the old priest,
gpt
Ah, daughter, he replied, smiling,
human
I did not tell thee to quarrel with her, said Moro Trimmul angrily, seizing Gunga's arm as she approached, and dragging her within the shadow of the pillar.
gpt
Art thou mad, or has any one given thee drink, Gunga?
human
I spoke to her kindly, which is more than thou darest to do, retorted the girl sharply.
gpt
What answer did I get? Pure? Why should she be pure? I tell thee there is a spell about her neck--I saw it glittering among the flowers--which put me back: I could not speak. Yes, Moro Trimmul, if it be only to put that spell under my foot, and crush it with her throat, I will do it; yes, I will earn the gold; let her see to herself.
human
Good, he replied;