human
Silly thing! said Euphrosyne.
gpt
I do wish these beetles would learn to fly properly. He must have startled you, grandpapa. Did not you think it was a thief, when you were left in the dark?
human
It is very odd that nobody about me can find me a lamp that will serve me. And then, what is all this bustle in the town? Tell me at once what is the matter.
gpt
I know of nothing the matter. The trompettes have been by this morning; and they say that the Commander-in-chief is here: so there will be nothing the matter. There was some talk last night, Pierre said-- some fright about to-day. But L'Ouverture is come; and it will be all right now, you know.
human
You know nothing about it, child--teazing one with your buzzing, worrying humming-birds! Go and get my coffee, and send Pierre to me.
gpt
The birds will come with me, I dare say, if I go by the balcony. I will take them away.
human
No, no. Don't lose time with them. Let them be. Go and send Pierre.