human
Well, my beautiful Nemesis?
gpt
I have decided, she replied;
human
I have foreseen your request, mademoiselle, and have prepared not only a passport, which will assure you full liberty of movement, but a safe-conduct, which, in extreme need, would force your enemies to become your defenders. I advise you, however, to conceal them both, particularly the latter, from the eyes of the Vendéans and the Chouans. A week ago, wearied of seeing this hydra of civil war springing up continually with new heads, we sent an order to General Hedouville to give no quarter. Consequently, as in the glorious prime of the Republic, when the Convention gained victories by decrees, we have sent down one of the old drowning-agents
gpt
Very well, sir, said Diane,
human
I thank you.
gpt
When will you start?
human
My carriage and my post-horses are waiting at the door of the Luxembourg.
gpt
Permit me to ask you a delicate question, but one which it is my duty to ask you.
human
What is it, sir?
gpt
Do you need any money?
human
I have six thousand francs in gold in my strong-box, and twenty thousand more in paper money. You see that I can make war on my own account.
gpt
There is a charming viper, said Barras;
human
The road to Orléans.