human
Pardon me, Nina! he exclaimed, springing towards her.
gpt
I knew not what I was about. I would not injure you, girl, for worlds! Say you forgive me--say you are not hurt, and I will do all you desire with regard to these men.
human
The wound is but a scratch, as you may see, she answered, calmly, keeping him off with her hands, and still standing before the door.
gpt
That will quickly heal. My forgiveness can be but of little value to you, but you have it, and my petition is, that you do not injure these men.
human
You have preserved their lives for this night, at all events; but I cannot let them go free to betray me and my followers to our enemies, he answered.
gpt
Vlacco, there are, I think, some chambers beneath this tower, and formerly used as dungeons, which may again serve the purpose when cleared out of rubbish. They will not be able easily to escape from thence; and, meantime, place a strong guard upon them in the basement story, and see that they hold communication with no one.