human
Dost thou know that I could behead thee at once as a spy?
gpt
I know it, returned the other;
human
Then ye are enemies?
gpt
Not so, openly; but he hates me. He it is who hath vexed ye with sallies; and as I would not be sent on one by him, I have come myself to-night.
human
And the Queen?
gpt
She is much what you remember her, but, methinks, weary of the war. She would like to get safe to Joonair, and give up the place. She does not say this openly, but that is in her heart.
human
We shall take it from her, brother.
gpt
Never, replied Humeed Khan.
human
She will perish in the ruins, but she will never yield.
gpt
And Abbas Khan?
human
You know what he is, Meeah, only prouder and haughtier than he was; and he will never leave the Queen.
gpt
And his wife, Zóra? Dost thou see her?
human
I see her, Meeah! She is more beautiful than ever she was; and he dotes on her like a fool.
gpt
I owe him revenge for what happened at Juldroog, and for what happened in the Palace.
human
And thou sayest she is thy wife. What wouldst thou give me for her?
gpt
I have little to give; but hark! ere we part. Give me the fort by any means thou wilt, and we may both be rich and free. Canst thou come again?
human
Not as I have done to-night; but I may be able to send a message. Now let me escape, and pretend to pursue me;