human
Begin with thy narration far back in the days of the Greek myths--she hath much poetry in her soul. Take her carefully over the early Christian traditions--she doth most seriously incline to venerate the Church:--there is food in these matters to consume much time.
gpt
And then, Eccellentissimo, one may venture to tell the story of the House of Lusignan?
human
Of Guy--the founder--and of the Crusades; it is a tale a maid may hear, the Capo responded grimly.
gpt
Of gleanings, now and again, through the pages of the chronicle, as it may be wise. She hath not the judgment to endure it all, being yet scarce more than a child--and with leanings rather toward Church than State, being over-much under the influence of the Lady Fiorenza--_over-much_.
human
Thine office doth demand discretion, the Chief continued, fixing the other with his piercing gaze.
gpt
One should choose the tale that may best please--that she may go glad-hearted and with a maiden's fancy.
human
Aye, your Excellency--for maids and women are not as men; and facts not over-gentle may be best untold.
gpt
Nay--not that--not that: but there is time--much time--and for the present the care shall be to delight.
human
It is the office of a courtier, Eccellentissimo; it befools a scholar, the Historical Secretary exclaimed with indignation.
gpt
There be poets and romancers who would do it honor, rather than I--who have spent long years among the records searching for truth, that I may leave a chronicle to trust.