human
That, my Lord, said I,
gpt
Just so, and you wish to sell your secret to Government?
human
No, my Lord, I replied, with dignity;
gpt
I wish to let my Government possess any slight gift which it lies in my power to present to it, in addition to that of a loyal heart; but I cannot afford to let my secret be known, unless I have some assurance that it shall be held inviolable.
human
That assurance you have, said the first Lord,
gpt
I do _not_ require further assurance, my Lord, said I, hastily;
human
I merely wish you to understand how important it is that secrecy should be observed. I will reveal it to you.