human
What! Tufnell!
gpt
Ay, Miles; as large as life.
human
Larger than life, if anything, said Miles, grasping the proffered hand, and shaking it warmly.
gpt
Why, man, the air of Egypt seems to magnify you.
human
More likely that the heat of Egypt is making me grow. What are you rubbing your eyes for?
gpt
To make sure that they do not deceive, answered Miles.
human
Did I not leave you behind me at Portsmouth?
gpt
So you did, friend; but the voyage in a troop-ship is not the fastest method of reaching Egypt. As you see, I've overshot you in the race. I have come to put up the new building. But come to my palace here and have a talk and a cup of coffee. Glad to see that the voyage has agreed with you.
human
Here, said Tufnell, offering his friend a chair,
gpt
I spend all my time and reign supreme--monarch of all I survey. These are my subjects, he added, pointing to the Arab workmen;
human
And your subjects, the Arabs--are they obedient and loyal?