human
Your horse is sound?
gpt
Ay, it is sound, replied the other.
human
It has not left the stable for three days.
gpt
You can, therefore, ride forth to-morrow.
human
Further than he can, weather permitting.
gpt
Good. Therefore ride ahead of him until you meet the Marquis de Roquemaure. Then you can deliver to him a message somewhat similar to the one he will deliver to the mother of the noble marquis.
human
What is the message?
gpt
The message he will deliver to madame la marquise--if he is fortunate enough to see her--is the word '_Yes_.' The message you will deliver to her son, whom you _must_ see, is also '_Yes_.' And, if you can remember, you may also say to the marquis, 'It is the man.' _Can_ you remember?
human
Without doubt I can. The words are: 'Yes. It is the man.'
gpt
Those are the words.
human
HER LIFE STANDS IN THE PATH OF OTHERS' GREED.
gpt
It is near dawn, a female voice answered.
human
Monsieur was to be awakened.
gpt
Where is the man called Pierre?
human
He has gone forth to one of the bishop's farms at Pouilly. He bade me call monsieur.
gpt
And the bishop?
human
Monseigneur is not yet risen. There is a meal prepared for monsieur below, if he will partake of it.
gpt
Ours