human
May I ask, said he, with the charming manners of the courtier,
gpt
Monsieur's name and country, so that I may link them with the service just done me?
human
The trifle merits no notice, sir, the youth answered respectfully.
gpt
My name is Germain Lecour, of Répentigny, in Canada.
human
Canada! exclaimed the Chevalier warmly.
gpt
This is good fortune, indeed. It was my lot to have once done service for the king in that country, since which time every Canadian is my brother. And you live in Répentigny? That is near Montreal?
human
Eight leagues below, on the River of L'Assomption, Monsieur.
gpt
Nearly thirty years ago I left your land. To hear fresh news of it would give me the greatest satisfaction of my life. Are you at one of the inns here at Fontainebleau? Yes? Let me offer you the shelter of my house, Eaux Tranquilles, which is less that a league forward. My name is the Chevalier de Bailleul, sir. If you permit it I shall send immediately for your luggage.
human
The honour and favour are to me,