human
Here I am, he said, in a firm voice;
gpt
I am waiting. What are your wishes?
human
We wish nothing from you but justice, said he;
gpt
You do not consider what you say, cried Hieyas, his face growing purple with rage;
human
I have spoken gently, replied Mayada;
gpt
You desire an inexperienced child, continued Hieyas, heedless of the interruption,
human
You insult our Shogun!
gpt
No, said Hieyas;
human
Fide-Yori himself will agree with me. I must initiate him slowly into my labors, and point out to him the possible solutions of the questions now in debate. Has he ever paid any heed to the affairs of the nation? His young intelligence was not yet ripe, and I spared him the fatigues of government. I alone possess the instructions of the great Taiko, and I alone can carry on the vast work which he undertook. The task is not yet accomplished. Therefore, in obedience to that venerated chief, I must, in spite of your opinion, retain in my own hands the power intrusted to me by him; but, to show you how highly I esteem your advice, from this day forth the youthful Fide-Yori shall share the grave cares whose burden I have hitherto borne alone. Answer, Fide-Yori, added Hieyas;
gpt
The noise made by Swallow bridge as it fell beneath my tread has not made me deaf to your voice.