human
I understand you are not returning to England; what, then, if I may ask, are your intentions? You surely do not mean to remain on this cinder?
gpt
Do you remember, said Hume,
human
A long time since, was it not? but I remember it well, and the strange feeling of second sight that came upon me, so that it seemed to me I saw the flash and sparkle of the Rock in a savage land. I weaved a romance about it in that time before--before the world changed to me.
gpt
Everyone, she continued, in a dreamy voice,
human
We have talked it over, and Webster has promised to throw in his lot with me, though I am afraid it will be a fearful loss of time to him.
gpt
This man has no imagination, Miss Anstrade, said Webster, with a faint smile;
human
Ah! yes, it is there; and how happy you will be seeking for it, strong in your friendship and confident in your strength, while I--I must go back to the old life, a prey to my thoughts.
gpt
I am afraid, said Frank slowly,
human
Still, you will be together, and the joy of companionship compensates. When do you go?
gpt
By the first opportunity after you sail, Miss Anstrade.
human
So, she said, with a sob,
gpt
We will return with you, madam, if you wish it; but we could be of no further assistance to you, else, be sure, we would not have thought of our plans.
human
But I have money yet, and could equip another ship.
gpt
Yes, madam; but the war in Brazil is near its end. The news was brought yesterday. The Government has triumphed.
human
Ah! She let her hands drop in her lap, and looked straight before her.
gpt
And what of my father?
human
Colonel de Anstrade lost his life in the attack upon the Castle, whilst gallantly leading a sortie on the Government troops. He died like a soldier.