Alec.
It was not unjust that he should suffer for the catastrophe which he had brought about.
Lucy.
At those times one doesn't think of justice. He was so young, so frank. Wouldn't it have been nobler to give your life for his?
Alec.
Oh, my dear, you don't know how easy it is to give one's life. How little you know me! Do you think I should have hesitated if my death had been sufficient to solve the difficulty? I had my work to do. I was bound by solemn treaties to the surrounding tribes. It would have been cowardly for me to die. I tell you, my death would have meant the awful death of every man in my party.
Lucy.
I can only see one thing, that you took George, George of all others.
Alec.
I knew at the time that what I did might cost me your love, and though you won't believe this, I did it for your sake.