human
You desired to speak to me, Ayrton?
gpt
Yes, my lord,
human
To me alone?
gpt
Yes; but I think that if Major MacNabb and Mr. Paganel were present at the interview it would be better.
human
For whom?
gpt
For me.
human
We are ready for you,
gpt
My lord, it is customary for witnesses to be present at every contract or negotiation between two parties. That is why I requested the presence of Mr. Paganel and Major MacNabb; for, properly speaking, this is a matter of business that I am going to propose to you.
human
Do you agree or not?
gpt
What is this business?
human
This is it, replied Ayrton.
gpt
You desire to know from me certain circumstances which may be useful to you. I desire to obtain from you certain advantages which will be valuable to me. Now, I will make an exchange, my lord. Do you agree or not?
human
What are these circumstances?
gpt
No, corrected Glenarvan:
human
These, said he,
gpt
Yes, Ayrton; it is only justice.
human
I do not deny it, replied the quartermaster.
gpt
You would not consent, then, to set me at liberty?