human
I can weigh relative values. I grant your request. The score is wiped clean. You shall remain, on one condition.
gpt
And what is that, sir? asked
human
Captain Alden,
gpt
That you still maintain the masculine disguise. The presence of a woman, as such, in this Legion, would be a disturbing factor. You accept my terms?
human
Certainly! May I ask one other favor?
gpt
What favor?
human
Spare Kloof and Lombardo!
gpt
Impossible!
human
I know their guilt, sir. Through their carelessness in not having discovered the stowaway and in having let him escape, the Legion came near sudden death. I know _Nissr_ is a wreck, because of them. Still, we need men, and those two are good fighters. Above all, we need Lombardo, the doctor I ask you to spare them at least their lives!
gpt
That is the woman's heart in you speaking, now,