human
And why art thou here, so far from thy mountain home?
gpt
I travelled alone to Agadez to arrange with Hamma to effect thy liberty, she answered.
human
Allah, the One Gracious and Merciful, hath preserved thee, while he who dared to enter the Fada fell under the janissaries' swords.
gpt
Allah grant his soul peace! I said, adding fervently,
human
I am truly thankful to thee. Thou art indeed brave to risk so much, to accomplish this lonely journey, and to trust thyself upon this lonely path.
gpt
A woman of the Ennitra knoweth not fear, she answered proudly. Then, with a calm, serious look, she added,
human
I am the servant of one who could not travel here in person. Allah directeth whom He pleaseth and casteth the unbeliever into the torments of hell. To-day thou standest upon the pinnacle of Al Araf, the partition which divideth everlasting joy from eternal sorrow. Already the test hath been applied to thee, and it hath been proved that thou art the Amin--the Well-Beloved.
gpt
Thou knowest the ordeal through which I am passing with feet treading the unknown paths of ignorance where the light of truth shineth not. Canst thou not give me one word of hope as to the successful accomplishment of the mission that hath been entrusted to me?
human
I give thee no empty word of confidence. Thine own courage and stout heart in this strange land wherein thou art wandering will, in itself, prove a test the severity of which will not be forgotten. Peace be upon us, and upon all righteous servants of Allah!