"It is of no use for you to try and tempt me," I said.
"I am not tempting you, only trying to show you that your fate has
thrown you with me, and that you can do good here."
"As a renegade," I said hotly.
"No," he rejoined; "I have not asked you to change your religion. But
we will say no more to-day. You are angry, and an angry man makes more.
I should be sorry to say harsh things to one who is weak, and whom I
have made my friend."
He smiled, and held out his hand.
"I must go, Gil," he said. "I have much to do. I have to fight with
enemies, and to see to the ruling of my house. I could sit down and let
things go, but I wish mine to be a country of which a man may be proud,
and that means work for us."