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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I expected to meet you, sir," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I have heard something about the hardships of that expedition, said he," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "We have a great deal of wood country in Maryland, replied Cary," }, { "from": "human", "value": "Where did your army organize?" }, { "from": "gp...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "It was a beautiful morning in September, he said," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Norridgewock? said Sieur Sarpy, as if speaking to himself." }, { "from": "human", "value": "I think I remember that name." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "No doubt,...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "If he would only come, she murmured, as she stood there." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "But it is impossible. There is no riding on horseback through such snow, or I should have gone out myself." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "No, it cannot be, my darling, and in such weather!" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "It may be our last chance, you know," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "And those horrid rebels, rejoined Zulma very merrily." }, { "from": "human", "value": "How did you make up you mind to encounter them?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "We did no...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "That must have increased your distance." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "It did at least by four leagues, but I didn't mind that so long as we were free from danger." }, { "from": "human", "value": "You do not like these soldiers?" }, { "from": "gpt...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "If you had met him on your passage, he would have treated you kindly, depend upon it," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Better late than never," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Thank you, mademoiselle, said he," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "The order was peremptory, he added," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I trust that this will not be your last visit, sir. Indeed, I feel certain that we shall meet each other again. If in the varying fortunes of war, you should ever need my help, only let me know and yo...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "These are Saint Catherine's tresses! she cried." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Who will wear them, you or I, Pauline?" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I will see to that!" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "It is Batoche!" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Yes, child, that is my name, said the old man," }, { "from": "human", "value": "To fetch her?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Yes, at her father's request." }, { "from": "human", "value"...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Pauline! exclaimed the new comer, as he stood beside her," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I have been anxiously waiting for you. Come in to the town at once." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Major amongst them. Jerry was said to be in command of five hundred Canadians, and had disarmed the inhabitants of St. Roch, a suburb of Quebec, without opposition. Another party, grouped in front of the Chien d'Or, laughed heartily at the _Canadiens Bastonnais_, Canadians who h...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I must thank you, sir, said he," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I did it for her sake, as she is my granddaughter's godmother. And for her father's sake, who is an old friend," }, { "from": "human", "value": "I am prepared to do you a service, sir." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I am returning at once to Sieur Sarpy's." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "You are returning to Sieur Sarpy's, did you say?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "At once." }, { "from": "human", "value": "But the roads will be all blockaded." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I know all the by-paths." }, { "from": "human...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I thankfully accept your offer, said he." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Here is a little message which you will deliver to Mademoiselle Zulma." }, { "from": "human", "value": "She will receive it at noon," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Show him up." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I have been on my legs for fourteen hours, and must return whence I came before night. I am old now and have not the endurance of fifteen years ago. Hence I must be brief, although my business is of the greatest importance. Please give me all your attention for half an hour." ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I hope mademoiselle will enter. I have no secret for her. We all know that she is her father's trusted counsellor. And mademoiselle will be pleased to learn that her brother and her friend, little Pauline, have entered safely within the gates of Quebec, and that the young office...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "If Carleton had not returned to Quebec the war would perhaps be ended now. He was beaten everywhere in the upper country, at Isle-aux-Noix, at Chambly, at Longueuil, at St. Johns. He fled from Montreal without striking a blow. All his men surrendered there and at Sorel. All his ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Very well, mademoiselle, but what would the young officer say?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The American officers are all gentlemen. They admire bravery and devotion wherever they see it, and they would not take unfair advantage of any enemy. But that is neither he...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "That paper, she said," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Five lines ... eighty-four words ... lead pencil ... paper torn front pocket book...." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I am sorry I offended old Batoche, she murmured, folding the paper and hiding it in her bosom." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "He would have been just my man." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Batoche asks to see you, my dear." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "You have returned, Batoche," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I have returned, mademoiselle." }, { "from": "human", "value": "You are not offended with me, then?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Mademoiselle!" }, { "from": "human", "val...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Certainly, Batoche, she replied." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "If you will sit down a moment, I will write a few lines." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Who can tell, he said to himself," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I did not keep you waiting, you see. Deliver this at your earliest opportunity and accept my thanks. Is there anything that I can do for you in return?" }, { "from": "human", "value": "Do no...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "It is a snare, he said," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Happy malady, he muttered," }, { "from": "human", "value": "I shall now have a valid excuse." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I would not have had you absent to-day for all the world." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "You must by all means come to the ball with me this evening, my dear." }, { "from": "human", "value": "To the ball?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Yes, th...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "And my father?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I saw your father last night. He complained of being unwell and evidently cannot come." }, { "from": "human", "value": "And what if my father will not let me go?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Oh, ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I will go, Roddy, for his sake and yours." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "This is another instalment of the reparation which I owe you, Roddy, he said, with a smile." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I confide Pauline to you to-night, and I do not know that I would do the same for any other young fellow in Quebec." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Lieutenant, I have a duty to perform, and you will please allow me to perform it. I desire to present mademoiselle and yourself to his Excellency." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Lieutenant Hardinge," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hardinge?" }, { "from": "human", "value": "Yes, rejoined de Cramahé." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Your Excellency will remember. He is the young officer whose exploits I recounted to you." ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "This has been a magnificent ball, said he," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Halt!" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Release your prisoner." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Ungag him." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Restore him his cane." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "What does this mean?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Who are you?" }, { "from": "human", "value": "Do you know who I am?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Yes, said the chief, in a low cold voice," }, { "from": "human", "value": "You a...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "You have astounded us," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Possibly, was the quiet reply." }, { "from": "human", "value": "But this is no time for explanations. Hurry out of the town and seek your hiding places in the forest. The morning is far advanced and it...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Never, he exclaimed, as he paced his room." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Never, I am a Frenchman before all. Loyalty to England does not require treason to my own countrymen. The personal insult and injury I can forgive. Besides, was I not rescued by an act of chiva...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I will now go and see my friend Belmont." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "This is terrible, Batoche," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "There is nothing terrible about it, sir. Even if Bouchette had been captured, there would have been nothing terrible. Bouchette is not such a very important personage, and our men have no fears of retribution....
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Show him up," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Do not stir, he said." }, { "from": "human", "value": "Your presence may be useful." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Oh, nothing that I know of, replied Bouchette promptly, and quite unconcernedly." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I have just got out of my bed and came here directly." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Well, Bouchette, we shall have a glass of wine, some of my best old Burgundy. Your visit has done me a world of good." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Well!" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Well!" }, { "from": "human", "value": "What do you say?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "What do I say? I say that this man will never speak a word of what has happened. So you may rest easy." }, { "f...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "No, she murmured with a slight laugh." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I will do nothing of the kind. I will write like a milliner. I will give a detailed account of the dress worn by every lady in the château. This may amuse Zulma, or it may disgust her, according to ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Now that I have come to my own costume, shall I describe it?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "It would be affectation if I did not." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Shall I make any mention of Roddy?" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Zulma would think it strange if I did not. Besides, I know she admires Roddy. Yes, I must tell her about the Lieutenant--oh, beg pardon, the Captain, and she smiled in her natural way." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Of course she must hear of his promotion. Poor Rodd...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Captain Bouchette was kind enough to name some one whom you know as the belle of the ball. That was flattery, of course. But had some one whom I know been there, not only M. Bouchette, but the Governor himself and all the company, not excepting Roderick, would have acclaimed her...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "He is not here, my dear, but may return to-night." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I have a letter for him." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A letter for Batoche?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "That is, a letter which I would wish him to carry?"...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I will deliver the letter myself, he said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I am glad of the chance to see that magnificent creature again." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I have a couple of hours before me--a thing I may not have every day--and a ramble will do both of us good," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "This is an exposed point, said he," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "But it is a good point of observation, is it not?" }, { "from": "human", "value": "Capital, though not so good as that one higher up which is well guarded and where double sentries will alw...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Look, Roddy," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Marvellous horsemanship, exclaimed Hardinge with enthusiasm." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The animal must be an Arabian or some other thoroughbred. Whose can he be? There is no such horse in these parts or I should have known it. And yet it is hardly possible that ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I thought so," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I knew I was not mistaken," }, { "from": "human", "value": "I have a right to remember her." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "What do you mean, Roddy?" }, { "from": "human", "value": "It is...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Let us go, Pauline, he said," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "That spectacle was more than we had bargained for, said Pauline, taking off her gloves and laying her furs on the little central table of her chamber." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I certainly never expected to see him again. That graceful salutation of his was inte...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "What could Zulma be doing away from home to-day? thought Pauline further." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "How was it that she met the officer? What if she came purposely to see him? That would be just like Zulma. She is a fearless girl. She cares for nobody. She can d...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I wonder if Zulma received my letter, added Pauline after finishing her toilet." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "It is possible that Batoche may have met her and delivered it. I hope he did. In that case she must have been particularly glad to see us and salute Roddy a...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I shall read it more leisurely when I get home, she said to Batoche, folding the missive and secreting it in her bosom," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "If there is a necessity for it, I will go to Pauline even through the barricades and barriers. Wherever you lead, Ba...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Some of your old tricks of divination again, she said laughing." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Pray, why should I tarry longer?" }, { "from": "human", "value": "I gave him your note, mademoiselle. He was deeply moved. He declared he would treasure it all ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "We will be knocked off our pins, boys, he said," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "This is our last chance. Fire!" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Well done, Captain, said Caldwell, commander of the militia regiment to which Roderick belonged, and who had entrusted his young friend with the destruction of the Palace." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "That is a good work. I have watched it from the bastion yonder a...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Let your daughter go. She may be able to do some good. Batoche is a wonderful man. We all like him, however little we can make him out. I am told that his granddaughter is a very singular child. Let Zulma go." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Blanche, said Zulma at length in a voice whose musical softness was as that of a mother's appeal." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I have come to see you, Blanche. Your grandfather has spoken to me of you, and I want to do something for you." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Are you not lonely here my dear?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I am used to be alone, mademoiselle, was the reply." }, { "from": "human", "value": "I have never had any company but my grandfather, who is often absent. He seeks food for both of us. He kil...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "But of late, she said," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Yes, all alone, mademoiselle." }, { "from": "human", "value": "And you were not afraid?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The night is the same as the day," }, { "from": "human", "...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "When my grandfather is in his alcove, I hardly ever awaken, but if he is absent I always awaken at midnight. Then I sit up and listen. Sometimes I hear the owl's cry or the bark of the wolf. At other times, I hear the great noise of the tempest. Sometimes again there is not a so...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Dear little thing, she exclaimed, clasping her to her bosom." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "You shall be no longer alone. I will take care of you. You will come with me this very evening. Will your grandfather return to-night?" }, { "from": "human", "valu...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "It may be late Blanche, said Zulma," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "It is he," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "The doctor told me there was nothing broken. All I need is a few days of rest. Batoche was at my side when I fell. He took care of me and prevailed upon me to come out here with him." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The Captain would have preferred to go elsewhere to r...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "If I thought, said Batoche," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "There is no need, replied Zulma." }, { "from": "human", "value": "My father is convinced that I would do nothing to pain him, and I know that his high regard for Captain Singleton, and his confide...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "There is trouble in the air, he said quietly, as he walked back to the alcove to lay by his fiddle." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The day which has been so eventful shall be followed by a night of distress. We have been happy. Our friends are not so happy." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "M. Belmont, it is near midnight. There is a long road to travel. A decision must at once be made. What do you say?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Then, Pauline will decide. Come, my dear, shall we go or stay?" }, { "from": "human", "value": "Oh, father, l...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Before we separate, I have a dreadful secret to tell you," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "What is it, my dear?" }, { "from": "human", "value": "Do you know who pointed the gun that wounded the Captain?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I do not." ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I too am a Frenchman, my friend, he said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I have my feelings, my prejudices, my aspirations, like every other man. If I consulted only my heart, I believe you can guess where it would have led me. But I consult my head. I remember that ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Do so, my son, added the Bishop." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I am pleased with your submission. Before a fortnight has elapsed, you will have reason to thank me again for the counsel." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Pray, said the Bishop, advancing a few steps with M. Belmont towards the door," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "But the town is very strong," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "If I fear anything, it is on your account," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Fear nothing, she replied." }, { "from": "human", "value": "I feel certain that we shall meet again." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Fire!" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "He was tall and slender, well-limbed, of a genteel, easy, graceful, manly address, and had the voluntary love, esteem and confidence of the whole army. His death, though honourable, is lamented, not only as the death of an amiable, worthy friend, but as an experienced, brave gen...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "It is a great festival, but it will bring no joy this year," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "You have not heard then, my daughter?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Heard what, sir?" }, { "from": "human", "value": "Of the terrible events which took place this night while we were sleeping." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "What has happened ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Do not be depressed, he said, approaching Zulma's chair, and bending towards her with the kindness of a father towards his child." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Perhaps the news is exaggerated. We shall hear more towards evening, and it may turn out that the losses a...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "If Batoche would only come, murmured Zulma, passing her hand over her weary brow." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "He would tell us everything. I wonder he is not here already." }, { "from": "human", "value": "His absence is an additional cause for fear," ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "If Batoche comes at all, he will come to-night. We know his punctuality and his readiness to do a service. The weather is bad and the roads must be in a wretched state, but this will be no obstacle to his reaching the mansion. We learn, however, that a great many prisoners have ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Batoche, she said holding out her right hand," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I knew it, she sobbed." }, { "from": "human", "value": "I knew he would come." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Yes, replied Zulma." }, { "from": "human", "v...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "It is all wrong and yet all right," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "We have been beaten, continued Batoche." }, { "from": "human", "value": "The Wolves have triumphed. Many of our bravest officers were killed, but Captain Singleton was only wounded." }, ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "And now about yourself, said Sieur Sarpy." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "How did you manage to escape?" }, { "from": "human", "value": "Have I not always told you that the Wolves could not capture me? At least they will never take me alive. Although I and...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Ah! exclaimed Batoche," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "What is the name of that officer?" }, { "from": "human", "value": "I do not know him, but I believe they call him Campbell." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Coward, if not a traitor," } ]