human
Do you know, she said,
gpt
I have heard of that code, he replied.
human
A hundred years ago I should have been your slave. If it exists today, I am happy.
gpt
Yes, you see the point, Jeems, don't you? You were about to die, probably. I think they would have hanged you. And I saved your life. Therefore your life belongs to me, for I insist that the code still lives. You are my property, and I am going to do with you as I please, until I turn you over to the Rivers. And you are not going tonight. You shall wait here for Laselle and his brigade.
human
Laselle--Jean Laselle?
gpt
Yes, that is why you must wait. We have made a splendid arrangement. When Laselle and his brigade start north, you go with them. And no one will ever know. You are safe here. No one will think of looking for you under the roof of the Inspector of Police.
human
But you, Marette!