human
It is because you _are_ a master of men, and of yourself, that I have taken this chance! It is because I have heard of your absolute sense of justice and fair play, your appreciation of unswerving loyalty and of the heart that dares! Now you understand. I have only one more thing to say.
gpt
And what is that?
human
If you respect my secret and let me go with you on this great enterprise, no man aboard the Eagle of the Sky will serve you any more loyally than I. No man will venture more, endure more, suffer more--if suffering has to be. I give you my word of honor on that, as a fighter and--a woman!
gpt
Your word of honor as--
human
A woman! Do you understand?
gpt
Your life is spared, he answered.
human
That is a concession to your sex, madam. Had you been a man, I would inevitably have put you to death. As it is, you shall live. And you shall remain with us--
gpt
Thank God for that!
human
Till we reach land. There you must leave _Nissr_.
gpt
I shall not leave it alive, the woman declared, her eyes showing dilated pupils of resentment, of anger.
human
I haven't come this far to be thrown aside like a bit of worthless gear!
gpt
You and your machine will be cast off, over the first land we touch, the Master repeated doggedly.
human
Whatever information you may give, cannot injure us, and--
gpt
Stop! Not another word like that, to me!
human
You accuse me of treason, she cried.
gpt
Oh, what injustice, what--
human
I accuse you of nothing, save of having deceived us all, and of being very much _déplacée_ here. The deception shall continue, as far as the others are concerned. You came to us, as a man. You shall go as one. Your secret shall be absolutely respected, by me. But, madam, understand one thing clearly.
gpt
What is that?