human
Do you suppose, then, that I would retire?
gpt
It may be possible to do neither,
human
Resist? Of course I shall resist! My men are few enough, Father; but I beg you to dismiss the notion that Fort Amitie is garrisoned by cowards.
gpt
I will stay with you then, said the Jesuit.
human
I may be useful, in many ways. But mademoiselle will take my place in the boat and escape to Montreal.
gpt
I also stay,
human
Excuse me, but there is like to be serious work. They bring the Iroquois with them, besides Indians from the West.
gpt
I have thought of that, you see.
human
But M. de Noel--
gpt
In a few hours, said the Commandant, meeting his eyes with a smile,
human
New France will have ceased to be. I have no authority to force my child to endure what I cannot endure myself. She has claimed a promise of me, and I have given it.
gpt
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.