human
Tell me, Nada said at last,
gpt
I did not know, admitted her mate.
human
Did you, Tharn?
gpt
I never dreamed you were in Sephar. As a matter of fact, we came here to find a girl--Dylara, my--my mate. We thought she would be with the slaves.
human
Nada! he exclaimed.
gpt
What is wrong? Has something happened to her?
human
She is ... gone,
gpt
Gone?
human
Yes. Pryak gave her to a man from a land far to the south of Sephar. He has taken her there with him.
gpt
How long since?
human
This is the third day.
gpt
Wait, Tharn. Where are you going?
human
After Dylara,
gpt
Of course; but do not leave so--so abruptly. Let us talk this over before you start. Some of our men will go with you, once we have eaten and slept.
human
I am neither tired nor hungry, retorted his son.
gpt
I am going alone; others would only delay me.
human
Wait a few hours, Tharn. There is much left to be done here, and we need your help. A new king must be chosen and order restored to the palace and city. Once that is done there will be a feast for all of us; then, after a good sleep, you can set out after Dylara. You can overtake those who have her within two or three suns.
gpt
Stay until morning, my son, she pleaded.
human
I have but found you; I cannot bear to let you go so soon.
gpt
As you will, he conceded.
human
But when Dyta comes again, I must leave you.