human
Where?
gpt
Whose estates?
human
What proprietors?
gpt
Where did it begin?
human
It broke out on the Noe estate, sir. They murdered the refiner and his apprentice, and carried off the surgeon. They left another young man for dead; but he got away, and told the people on the next plantation; but it was too late then. They had reached Monsieur Clement's by that time, and raised his people. They say Monsieur Clement is killed; but some of his family escaped. They are here in the town, I believe.
gpt
All is safe in our quarter, at present, I trust, said Papalier to Bayou;
human
In a moment. Let us hear all we can first,
gpt
Do you stay for that purpose, then, and look to our horses. I will learn what the Governor's orders are, and come here for you presently.
human
Impossible! incredible! Gallifet's force risen! Not they? They would be firm if the world were crushed flat. Why, they love me as if I were their father!
gpt
Nevertheless, sir, you owe your safety to being my guest, said the landlord, with a bow as polite as on the most festive occasion.
human
I am happy that my roof should--
gpt
Who brought this report? cried Odeluc.
human
Who can give news of Gallifet's negroes?
gpt
Gallifet's force has risen. The canes are all on fire.
human
I will bring them to their senses, said Odeluc, with sudden quietness.
gpt
I have power over them. The Governor will give me a handful of men from the town guard, and we shall set things straight before morning. The poor fellows have been carried away, while I was not there to stand by them--but making speeches here, like a holiday fool! I will bring them to their senses presently. Make way, friends--make way.
human
I hope he is not too confident, whispered a town deputy to a friend from the south.
gpt
But this is bad news. Gallifet's plantation is the largest in the plain, and only eight miles off.
human
Boirien! what is the matter?
gpt
Do not speak to him! I will tell you, said another.
human
Oh, this is horrible! They have murdered his brother-in-law on Flaville's estate, and carried off his sister and her three daughters into the woods. Something must be done directly. Boirien, my poor fellow, I am going to the Governor. Soldiers shall be sent to bring your sister into the town. We shall have her here before morning; and you must bring her and her family to my house.