human
Who are you who ride on the king's highroad to-night? Soldiers, I see, by your accoutrements, and one a mousquetaire. Answer and explain why neither are with your regiments.
gpt
First, replied St. Georges,
human
I represent the governor of the territory of Burgundy, and have the right to make the demand.
gpt
That we will concede when you give us proof of it. Meanwhile, take my assurance as an officer that we ride by the king's orders. That order I carry in my pocket for myself; my comrade goes to join the Mousquetaires Noirs at Bar.
human
Still we must see your papers.
gpt
As you shall, said St. Georges,
human
You do? How if we prevent you?
gpt
Prevent! echoed St. Georges, with a contemptuous laugh.
human
Prevent! Come, sir, come. You are no representative of the governor, as you know very well. He scarcely, I imagine, sets spies, such as that skulking fellow behind you, to track the king's soldiers from village to village, from daybreak to night. Then raising his voice authoritatively, he said:
gpt
Stand out of our way!--Boussac, _avancéz!_
human
So be it, exclaimed the other, and, turning his head to those behind, the two comrades heard him say:
gpt
The bait takes. Fall on.