human
The ambassador and Robard are in the next room, he whispered.
gpt
I can hear them talking. Listen.
human
But, and the ambassador's voice came faintly to them,
gpt
What has that to do with it, sir? came Robard's reply.
human
Our enemies would do the same thing had they the opportunity. All's fair in war, you know, sir.
gpt
Not that, said the ambassador.
human
You must remember that until I have crossed the frontier I am still the ambassador to Italy. I am upon my honor to leave the country peaceably.
gpt
But no one would know you had a hand in the matter, sir.
human
That is not the point,
gpt
But I have made all arrangements, protested Robard.
human
Everything is ready. The chief of the Italian general staff is in Venice at this moment, and at noon will inspect the large stores of ammunition at the northern outskirts of the city. A word from you and ammunition, chief of staff and all will be destroyed.
gpt
I will give no such word, was the angry response.
human
Besides, and the ambassador considered a moment,
gpt
Well, sir, I--we--I,