human
So, Vandecque exclaimed,
gpt
Indeed! On what authority? State it quickly and briefly. I have no time to spare.
human
On the authority of the guardian of the woman whom you have removed from his custody and married. The law has a punishment for that to which you will have to submit.
gpt
Possibly. Meanwhile, your warrant for my arrest and detention.
human
The warrant is made out. I----
gpt
Show it.
human
I shall not show it. It is sufficient for that later on. Meanwhile, I warn you--come without resistance or we must resort to force. These men are archers and exempts, if you resist them they will seize upon you.
gpt
Let them begin. I am ready,
human
Begin, he repeated,
gpt
It is against the law that you contend. I warn you,
human
So be it. It is for my freedom I contend. Whether it be either the law or Vandecque, the sharper and swindler who embodies that law, I care not. Let me pass, fellow, speaking impatiently,
gpt
Fall on, exclaimed Vandecque,