human
Have you come to see me? asked the Advocate,
gpt
I have come to see you, replied Father Capel.
human
I hardly hoped to find you up, but perceived lights in your study windows, and they gave me confidence to make the attempt to speak with you. I have been beating at the gates for fully half an hour.
gpt
You are wet to the skin, said the Advocate.
human
I must find a change of clothing for you.
gpt
No, my son, said the priest;
human
I need none. It is not the storm without I dread--it is the storm within. As though desirous this remark should sink into the Advocate's heart, he paused a few moments before he spoke again.
gpt
I fear this storm of Nature will do much harm. Trees are being uprooted and buildings thrown down. There is danger of a flood which may devastate the village, and bring misery to the poor. But there is a gracious God above us --he looked up reverently--
human
There is a significance in the words you utter, said the Advocate, conducting the priest to his study,
gpt
Most important; it concerns the soul, not the body.
human
A friend of mine, said the Advocate, pointing to Vanbrugh, who was standing when they entered,
gpt
I wish to confer with you privately, said the priest.
human
It will be best that we should be alone.
gpt
Nay, said the Advocate,
human
I have no choice but to obey you, said Father Capel,
gpt
Fate is merciful, said the Advocate in a low tone;
human
Before I left her I promised to bring you to her tomorrow, continued the priest,
gpt
I am ready to accompany you,
human
And I,
gpt
No, said the priest,
human
Remain here, said the Advocate to Vanbrugh;