human
Thou art returned betimes, holy father, said he,
gpt
When is he to die?
human
Before an hour is past,
gpt
For what crime?
human
You are a stranger in Ulf's kingdom, monk, if you think a man needs to be a criminal in order to die. But, in truth, the king knows nothing of it.
gpt
What is the man's name?
human
I know not.
gpt
Did you see his face or hear his voice?
human
No; why should we? We could believe those who brought him here.
gpt
And were they the king's officers?
human
The king's that is now,
gpt
Why? exclaimed Sigurd;
human
No, said the man.
gpt
When you went out two hours ago he was, but now Sigurd is king.
human
False villain! cried Sigurd, catching the fellow by the throat;