human
Ah! It is you, Elias? he said, without noticing the tremor of the helmsman.
gpt
See here! I've just made a discovery: this piece of bamboo is non-combustible.
human
Seþor, there is no time to talk of that; take your papers and flee!
gpt
Leave nothing behind that could compromise you, and may an hour from this time find you in a safer place than this!
human
What does all this mean?
gpt
That there is a conspiracy on foot which will be attributed to you. I have this moment been talking with a man hired to take part in it.
human
Did he tell you who paid him?
gpt
He said it was you.
human
Seþor, you haven't a moment to lose. The plot is to be carried out to-night.
gpt
I learned of it too late; I don't know the leaders; I can do nothing. Save yourself, seþor!
human
Where can I go? I am due now at Captain Tiago's,
gpt
To another pueblo, to Manila, anywhere! Destroy your papers! Fly, and await events!
human
And Maria Clara? No! Better die!
gpt
Prepare for the accusation, at all events. Destroy your papers!
human
Aid me then, said Crisµstomo, in almost helpless bewilderment.
gpt
They are in these cabinets. My father's letters might compromise me. You will know them by the addresses.