human
Belisarius is wild and obstinate; you know him already, he said.
gpt
He obeys no one but myself, and would never allow any one but his master to take him home. Besides, I assure you, that cowardly wretch will attempt nothing further to-day. And if he should, I bear a charmed life. Has not my happy star risen to-day in my heavens?
human
What do you think, he asked, suddenly, in a low tone, and his eyes flashed as he looked at her,
gpt
If it is to tempt you to run repeated risks, it were certainly better not to place such unconditional faith in your star.
human
And yet I run the greatest risk of all in trusting such a hope,
gpt
I do not understand you,
human
It is quite natural that you should not, he replied, bitterly.
gpt
Your wishes and hopes lie in quite another direction. Notwithstanding all our stern self-discipline, we are sometimes overmastered by a beautiful dream. No, no, say nothing more! I am punished already, for I am awaking.