human
You have not heard then, my daughter?
gpt
Heard what, sir?
human
Of the terrible events which took place this night while we were sleeping.
gpt
What has happened sir?
human
Two great battles have been fought.
gpt
Is it possible?
human
Many killed, wounded, and prisoners.
gpt
Who, where, how?
human
Quebec was attacked in two places.
gpt
And captured?
human
No, my daughter. Both attacks were repulsed.
gpt
Courage, my dear, he said
human
Excuse me for telling you these things, but I saw from your deportment in the church that you knew nothing of them, and I thought it would be well that I should be the first to inform you.
gpt
Pardon my weakness, Monsieur Le Curé, was the meek reply.
human
I had indeed expected this, but the news is terribly sudden all the same. I entreat you to give me all the particulars which you know. I feel stronger now and can hear anything.
gpt
I know little that is definite. In the general excitement, all sorts of rumours are aggravated when they reach us at this distance. But I am assured that General Montgomery has been killed and Colonel Arnold wounded. I knew these gentlemen. They dined several times at my table. They were fine men and I liked them well. I am distressed to hear of their misfortune.
human
Have you heard of the fate of any other officers?
gpt
Of none by name, except that it was a certain Morgan who replaced Arnold and surrendered his army.
human
Morgan?