human
You had an encounter with Red Wolf? I can see that, of course; it was he who gave you this wound?
gpt
Yes, but I had first defeated him. I had him on the ground in my power. I could have taken his life. It was then that, like a coward, he called for help.
human
And after?
gpt
I pitied and let him rise. I expected him to leave me, and go back to the village. He feared that I might speak of his defeat to our tribe, and for this he determined that my tongue should be for ever silent. I was not thinking of it when he thrust me from behind. You know the rest.
human
And why the quarrel?
gpt
He spoke wicked words of my sister, Sansuta.
human
Sansuta!
gpt
Yes; and of you.
human
The dog; then he doubly deserved death. And from _me_! he added, in a tone not loud enough for Nelatu to hear,
gpt
Do you think you could walk a little, Nelatu?
human
I will try, said the wounded youth.
gpt
Nelatu's hour has not yet come. He must not die till he has paid his debt to Warren.
human
Then lean on me. My canoe is close by. Once in it you can rest at your ease.