human
I thought my pride was down, he said in a low voice?
gpt
Well, he said, quietly,
human
I will do what I can to help you. I will see Tom Rookwood; and I know a bookseller in Oxford town to whom I could speak for you if you wish it. The question for you at this moment is not, What is easy and pleasant?--but, What is right? `_Facilis descensus Averni_'--you know--`_sed revocare gradum_!' It is always hard work turning back. There is a bitter cup to be drunk; and if you would win back your lost self-respect--if you would bring help and comfort to your grandmother in her old age--if you would light up the lamp of joy where hitherto you have wrought darkness--nay, if you would win a smile from the blessed lips which said `Father, forgive them' _for you_--then, Aubrey Louvaine, be a man, and drink off that bitter draught. You will find it sweeter afterwards than all the dainties you have been searching after for so long.