human
Softly, softly, lord earl! such violent straining of your lungs is not good for your constitution. You are quite helpless in my hands, you perceive; and if you attempt to raise your voice in that unpleasant manner again, I shall be forced to give you a still more loving clutch next time. Your best policy is, to keep as quiet as possible just now.
gpt
Besides, you take things for granted too easily, my lord. What proof have you that I am a murderess? You are, and in the sight of God; but that is not saying I am!
human
Oh, woman! guilty, blood-stained fiendess! your own words confirm it!
gpt
Gently, my lord, gently! Have you heard me say I murdered her?
human
You did not deny it.
gpt
That is negative proof, very unsubstantial, as you evidently know, although you found it sufficient to condemn my son!
human
You are too much of a demon to spare her innocent life one moment when in your power. Oh, I know--I know she is dead! Dear little angel! Sweet, helpless little Erminie!
gpt
Talk not of grief till thou hast seen the tears of stern-browed men.