human
What, exclaimed Cadoudal, on perceiving her,
gpt
Permit me, said Cadoudal, still addressing Diane, and indicating his companion with a wave of his hand,
human
Monsieur d'Argentan? said Diane, smiling.
gpt
I already have the honor of his acquaintance. Indeed we are old acquaintances of three days' standing. We travelled all the way from Paris together.
human
Then it would have been his privilege to present me to you, had I not already done so myself. Then, addressing Diane more particularly, he added:
gpt
You were going to Vitré, mademoiselle?
human
Monsieur d'Argentan, said Diane, without replying to Cadoudal's question,
gpt
I was then under the impression, mademoiselle, that you did not know the general, replied D'Argentan.
human
But when once one has seen you, you need no intercessor, and I answer for it that my friend here will grant you whatever you may ask.
gpt
That, sir, said Diane,
human
Speak, madame. I am ready to second your request with all my power,
gpt
I want to join the general's army,
human
In what capacity?
gpt
In the capacity of a volunteer,
human
You hear, Cadoudal?
gpt
Madame, the proposal is a serious one, and deserves serious reflection. I will tell you something curious. I was at first ordained for the church; and I took in my heart all my vows of ordination, which I have never broken. I do not doubt that in you I should gain a charming aide-de-camp of undoubted bravery. I believe that women are as brave as men. But in our old religious Brittany there exist certain prejudices which often force us to discourage too great devotion. Several of my colleagues have received, it is true, the wives and daughters of royalists who have been assassinated, but to them is due the protection and asylum which they demand.
human
And how do you know, returned Diane,
gpt
In that case, said D'Argentan, with a mocking smile, joining in the conversation,
human
Will you be good enough to show me your own, Monsieur d'Argentan?