human
We knew, father, he said,
gpt
Speak for yourself alone, Isaac,
human
Well, then: I say for myself, that, but for this certainly, it would almost break my heart to leave you so soon again, though to go at present no further off than Tortuga. But I am quite confident that there will soon be perfect freedom of intercourse among all who are on the island.
gpt
You return with me?
human
Certainly, as my father gives me my choice. I feel myself bound, in honour and gratitude, to return, instead of appearing to escape, at the very first opportunity, from those with whom I can never quarrel. Returning to Leclerc, under his conditional orders, can never be considered a declaration against my father: while remaining here, against Leclerc's orders, is an undeniable declaration against Bonaparte and France--a declaration which I never will make.
gpt
I stay with my father,
human
Your reasons? asked Monsieur Coasson;
gpt
I have no reasons, replied Placide;
human
Welcome home, my boy! said Toussaint;
gpt
I am not afraid, said Madame L'Ouverture, timidly, as if scarcely venturing to say so much--
human
I am not afraid but that, happen what may, we can always make a comfortable home for Placide.
gpt
Never mind comfort, mother: and least of all for me. We have something better than comfort to try for now.
human
Give me your blessing, too, father, said Aimee, faintly, as Isaac led her forward, and Vincent closely followed.
gpt
You said you would bless those that went, and those that stayed; and I am going with Isaac.