human
What have we here?
gpt
Attestations relating to the bears of Pescasseroli, Your Majesty. They seem to be thriving.
human
Ah! That is nice of them. They are multiplying once more, thanks to Our Royal protection. We thought they would.
gpt
Multiplying indeed, Sire. Here are testimonials, sworn before the local syndic, showing that they have devoured 18 head of cattle and 43 sheep.
human
In that short time? Is it possible? Well, well! The damage must be paid. And yet We never knew the bears could propagate so fast. Maybe our Italian variety is peculiarly vigorous in such matters.
gpt
Seems so, Your Majesty. Very prolific.
human
You are not looking quite yourself this morning, my good Minister. Would it be indiscreet to inquire the cause? No family or parliamentary worries, We trust?
gpt
Your Majesty is very kind! No. It is the bears of Pescasseroli. They have eaten 75 head of cattle, 93 sheep, and 114 goats. Ah--and 18 horses. Here are the claims for damages, notarially attested.
human
We must pay. But if only somebody could teach the dear creatures to breed a little more reasonably!
gpt
I cannot but think, Sire, that the peasants are abusing Your Majesty's----
human
May We never live to hear anything against Our faithful and well-beloved Abruzzi folk!