human
Lady, I trust that a night's rest has enabled you to perceive your true condition more clearly than you did yesterday, he began.
gpt
Pardon me that I appear importunate; but though, as I before assured you, I should be unwilling to force your inclinations, yet I must insist on your accompanying me, without resistance, from this wretched hovel, which is not fit to be honoured: by your presence.
human
Neither my opinion of my gaoler, nor my feelings, have changed since yesterday, replied Clara;
gpt
Trust not to such fallacious hopes, lady, answered the stranger, fiercely;
human
Never! exclaimed Clara, with energy; for all the lofty feelings of her noble race were aroused within that bosom, by nature so gentle, and formed for love.
gpt
I fear not your unworthy threats. Sooner, far sooner, would I die, than yield to your wishes; for each word you have spoken has but increased the hatred and contempt I have from the first felt for you.
human
Ah! is it so, lady? said the stranger, his voice trembling with rage.
gpt
You will find yourself miserably deceived. Hear me for the last time. I have determined to try what leniency will effect in your sentiments; but, if you still refuse to listen to reason, you will lament the consequences of your folly. Do not suppose that you can escape from hence; for you are here as securely guarded as within one of the dungeons of the Jungueira; so build no hopes on that account. But I will not attempt to persuade you further. I now again quit you, to return but once more, when a priest will be in readiness to unite your fate with mine; and be assured that my impatience will brook but short delay. Till then, Donna Clara, farewell! He bent low, and attempted to take her hand, but she hastily withdrew it.
human
Well, well, lady, he added, in a scornful tone,