human
He is a traitor, an infamous wretch! cried old Nagato, when his envoys brought him back this answer.
gpt
Well, we will defend ourselves unaided,--with no hope of victory, to be sure, but with the certainty that we shall not dim the lustre of our former glory.
human
I pray, said he,
gpt
Do you bring news of my son?
human
Illustrious lord, the Prince of Nagato is in good health, said a Samurai.
gpt
He is at this moment on the borders of the kingdom, busy rallying the army around him. He intends to march against the Prince of Figo.
human
Aki has betrayed us; does my son know that?
gpt
He knows it, master. The Prince passed through the province subject to that wretch; he supposed him friendly, but was treacherously attacked. Thanks to his unequalled bravery, he scattered his assailants; but half his baggage was lost.
human
What orders did he send us through you?
gpt
These, sire: the Prince of Nagato begs you to levy an extra number of troops and despatch them to meet the Prince of Tosa, who is advancing towards Chozan; then to double the defenders of the fortress, take in large supplies of provisions, and shut yourself up in it; he also requests that you will put me in command of the troops sent against Tosa.