human
At last!
gpt
Were you alarmed about me? Has not a man been sent here with a message from Lady Vereker?
human
Yes, answered Reuben with a derisive sneer;
gpt
You have no idea what has happened? All London is insane over Rodney's victory. They are fighting and breaking windows; the streets are full of soldiers.
human
But what means this disguise?
gpt
I swear to you it was the only means of passing through the crowds.
human
I should be glad to believe you, said Reuben, enveloping her in a glance of fire.
gpt
Oh, Esther! You who bear the predestined name, the chaste name of the woman who saved the people of God, you who ought to be as pure as the fountain of Gihon, as fresh as the rose of Sharon!
human
I must hasten to relieve my aunt's mind,
gpt
I have advised her to retire without waiting for you.
human
That was wise. Good night, Reuben.
gpt
Good night. I am going to pray.
human
And I--am going to bed and to sleep.