human
Well, my dear,
gpt
What was that papa and Mr. Leicester were saying this morning about smugglers, or outlaws, or some other sort of horrors that were near here?
human
Oh, Mr. Leicester was only telling your papa that there were some of these people hidden down in a country town, but a considerable distance from this. It seems they forcibly abducted a young lady not long since; quite a celebrated beauty, too, and most respectable.
gpt
Dear me! what a dreadful place this must be, where such things are permitted, said the young lady, shrugging her shoulders;
human
No, I think not, said Lady Maude, smiling;
gpt
Gentlemen down-stairs wishing to see Lady De Courcy.
human
Did they send up their names?
gpt
No, my lady. One of them said he wanted to see you on most important business, but he did not send his name.
human
On important business? Who can it be? said Lady Maude, somewhat surprised.
gpt
Very well, I will be down directly.