human
What! has another fair lady been unkind? have Cupid's shafts again struck the wrong object? he exclaimed, as Luis threw himself into a seat.
gpt
Come, rouse up, my friend; 'tis the fortune of war we are all exposed to, so you must try once more, and the third will be the successful shot, depend on it. I dare say this fair Dulcinea del Toboso, whom your lance so gallantly rescued from the power of the brigands, was, after all, not worthy of your devoted affections. You saw her but once, I think; and I will answer for it no woman has power in that time to cause a man a moment's uneasiness, if he will but think of her calmly and dispassionately.
human
In mercy cease your bantering, my good friend, exclaimed Luis;
gpt
What! the thrice-told tale again? said the Captain, still smiling:
human
But I cannot, I will not allow her to be sacrificed, exclaimed Luis, vehemently.
gpt
Can you not advise me, my friend?
human
I never even heard of the lady till to-day, answered Captain Pinto,
gpt
You know not what love is, when you speak thus, cried Luis.
human
I see that you are in no humour to enter into my feelings, so I will not trouble you with them. I must wait till to-morrow to see her father, and beseech him to favour my suit.
gpt
The wisest plan you can pursue; and if your fortune is larger than your rival's, the chances are that you are successful; if not, I can give you but small hopes. He, of course, is an affectionate father, and considers his daughter's happiness--of which he must be a better judge than she can possibly be--depends upon the settlement each candidate has to offer. However, in the mean time, come with me to pay our promised visit to Senhor Mendez, as he will be expecting us.