human
I can trust myself with no one who requires a mask to conceal his features, she answered;
gpt
Circumstances prevent my declaring myself, lady, at present, returned the stranger;
human
Pardon me, senhor, that I hesitate, said Clara;
gpt
I would do what you wish, fair lady, but I grieve to say your father, if, as I believe, you are the daughter of Goncalo Christovao, fell a victim to the destroying earthquake.
human
Oh! say you do not speak the truth; you surely must have been mistaken, she exclaimed;
gpt
It is but too true, lady, was the answer;
human
I pray Heaven you may have been deceived in the account you give, she said;
gpt
Know you not, lady, that you speak of one who is the murderer of your brother? and he, surely, is not a fit guardian for you.
human
Count San Vincente, she said,
gpt
You mistake, fair lady; I am not the person you suppose, answered the stranger;
human
Never! answered Clara, firmly;
gpt
I would rather trust myself to the common ruffian who brought me hither, than to one who is capable of deceit and treachery so vile to gain his wishes. Hear me! Whatever betide, I will never become the bride of the Conde San Vincente, and him I know that I see before me!
human
You will gain little by your resolution, lady, which, like women in general, you will be glad to break on the first occasion, answered the stranger.
gpt
I leave you now to reflect on my words; and remember, that even if Don Luis survives, which I know not he does, you cannot wed him who has slain your brother; and that such is the case, is well-known by all. Farewell, lady; I trust that, by to-morrow, you will have considered the subject more calmly, when I will again visit you.