human
May I be permitted to enquire on what compact one of the noblest of the sons of Rome is joining hands with this singular personage?
gpt
You are free to ask, replied Publius shortly and drily,
human
Am I permitted to accompany you?
gpt
You have followed me without any permission on my part.
human
I did so by order of the king, and am only fulfilling his commands in offering you my escort now.
gpt
I shall go on, and I cannot prevent your following me.
human
But I beg of you, said Eulaeus,
gpt
I respect the wishes of my host, the king, who commanded you to follow me, answered the Roman.
human
At the door of the temple however you can get into your chariot, and I into mine; an old courtier must be ready to carry out the orders of his superior.
gpt
And does carry them out,