human
What are you doing here? said Olga haughtily.
gpt
Don't you know that you are trespassing? This wood belongs to the King, and is forbidden to tramps and beggars.
human
We are no beggars, lady, said the youth. He spoke with great gentleness, but his voice was strong and sweet as a deep-toned bell.
gpt
To us no land is forbidden--and we own allegiance to no one.
human
My father will have you put in prison, said Olga angrily.
gpt
What is your name?
human
My name is Kasih.
gpt
And that girl behind you--she is hiding--why does she not come forward?
human
It is Kasukah--my sister, he said, looking round with a smile;
gpt
What outlandish names! You must be gypsies, said Olga rudely,
human
Indeed, lady, you are mistaken; on the contrary, it is in our power to bestow upon you many priceless gifts. But we have travelled far to find you, and are weary; only bid us welcome--let us go with you to the castle to rest--Kasukah----
gpt
How dare you speak so to me? interrupted Olga, in a fury.
human
To the castle, indeed--what are you thinking of? There is a poor-house somewhere, I have heard the people say, maintained by my father's bounty out of the taxes, you can go there. Go at once--or----