human
He is a great fool for his pains,
gpt
Well, it seemed to me a mad scheme, considering all things. And the truth is, that I thought your lordship would very likely think it well to put a stop to it. And that is why I have bored your lordship by mentioning it to you.
human
At six o'clock, you say?
gpt
Yes; that was the hour they fixed. Then he is to drive her to a farm-house on the border of the forest, leave the bagarino there, and go into the wood for a stroll. Not a bad idea for a wind-up of the Carnival, upon my word!
human
I think you have done very wisely and kindly in telling me this, Signor Conte, said the Marchese, in as quiet tones as he could command;
gpt
Oh! for that you may depend on me, Signor Marchese. I should never have thought of mentioning it to you, but for thinking that it would be a real kindness to Ludovico to put a stop to it.
human
Thanks, Signor Conte. A rivederla!
gpt
Felicissima notte, Signor Marchese,