human
I am most happy in having so early an opportunity to make the personal acquaintance of one of whom I have heard so much, and with whom I hope shortly to be yet more intimate.
gpt
We received notice of your approach but at a late hour, and instantly mounted our horses to ride forward to meet you, said the young Fidalgo.
human
Excuse me, I will now go and address my sister; and he rode up to the side of her litter.
gpt
Ah, my pretty Clara, blooming and fresh as ever! he said, after the first greetings were over.
human
I am delighted to see you drawn out of the seclusion of that horrid place, Oporto, to enjoy the gaieties of the capital, where you will soon get rid of that bashful timidity which sits so ill upon you. Ah! I have a friend whom I must introduce to you, the Conde de San Vincente; see, he is riding by the side of our father. You have often heard of him, of course?
gpt
I have heard his name mentioned, answered his sister;
human
You will know more of him soon, then. He is an excellent fellow, and a particular acquaintance of mine; rather proud and haughty towards the scum of the earth, the lower orders, and not of a very forgiving temper if insulted; but those are qualities ladies seldom find fault with. I will bring him up to you presently, to pay his respects.
gpt
Oh no, no, do not inconvenience the count. You will have another opportunity of introducing your friend,
human
What a timid little bird you are, answered the young Fidalgo, laughing.
gpt
Now, I dare say your heart is fluttering with agitation. Why, the count is dying to see you, I have so praised you to him; and as soon as he can escape from the side of our father, he will come to throw himself at your feet.