human
Sir, I hold a warrant for your arrest under the hand and seal of the Burgomaster, and to be executed at seven of the clock to-morrow morning.
gpt
Let not that trouble you, said I, and had he been my own countryman, in my gaiety of heart I should have poked him in the ribs; such a pleasantry is inexpedient with a Dutch burgher.
human
Come for me here within a half hour, and I avouch your warrant will be annulled.