human
I sent them all away, Zia mia: sometimes it seems less hard to bear when I am quite alone.
gpt
Caterina mia, she said at last,
human
I _must_ have strength, she answered with instant resolution, rising and laying aside the miniature with a lingering look.
gpt
Wilt thou call Aluisi? He ever maketh me understand. It is so new to me,
human
Carina, it will be best alone; Aluisi hath asked me to speak with thee. If--if thou wilt read this parchment --the Lady Beata held it out to her--
gpt
There is no need, Caterina answered listlessly, as the Lady Beata opened it and put it into her hand,
human
To-morrow--for the Council say that they will not longer wait; it will be read before the Counts of the Chamber, and they would have the Queen take oath of fealty to Cyprus.
gpt
I shall have the strength when to-morrow cometh,
human
There are other clauses; Aluisi thought it might be better to read them here--alone--before--before----