human
I have offended you, my lord; pray forgive me.
gpt
I am not offended, Lady Maude Percy; neither have I anything to forgive, he said; but his fine face was clouded with mortification.
human
You have rejected me, and I presume the matter ends there.
gpt
But you are offended, I can hear it in your voice. Oh, Lord Villiers, if you knew how unhappy I am, you would forgive me the pain I have caused you.
human
It is I who should ask forgiveness, Lady Maude. Yes, I will accept the friendship you offer, until such time as I can claim a better reward. Notwithstanding all you have said, I do not despair still.
gpt
Excuse me, your lordship, insinuated a most aristocratic footman in his ear, at that moment,
human
Who is it?
gpt
A gipsy, my lord, a desperate-looking old tramper, too.
human
What's that about gipsies? said the unceremonious little Miss Jernyngham, passing at that moment.
gpt
You must know, my lord, I fairly dote on gipsies, ever since I saw that charming young man they are going to transport.
human
How I wish I were a gipsy! said Lord Villiers, gayly,
gpt
Pray spare your pretty speeches for Lady Maude Percy, my lord, lisped Miss Jernyngham, giving him a tap with her fan;
human
A woman, Miss, they call her the gipsy queen, Ketura.
gpt
A gipsy queen! oh, delightful! cried the young lady, clapping her hands;
human
Your slave hears but to obey, Miss Jernyngham, said Lord Villiers, with a bow.
gpt
Jonson, go and bring the old lady up.
human
Yes, me lud,
gpt
George--George! do come here! exclaimed the young lady, as her brother passed;
human
I want you!
gpt
What's all this about? said the guardsman, lounging up.
human
My dear Clara, the way you do get the steam up at a moment's notice is perfectly astonishing. What can I do for you?
gpt
Do you want to have your fortune told?
human
If any good sibyl would predict for me a rich wife, who would pay my debts, and keep me provided with kid gloves and cigars, I wouldn't object; but in any other case--