human
Why, Master Lamont, said Fritz in admiration,
gpt
he added, with a broad grin,
human
Ah me! said Pierre Lamont, throwing aside the book with a mocking sigh.
gpt
Too old--too old!
human
And shrunken,
gpt
It is not to be denied, Fritz. And shrunken.
human
And ugly.
gpt
You stick daggers into me. Yes--and ugly. Ah! and with simulated wrath he shook his fist in the air,
human
If I were not a fool, I should say I would much rather be as you are, old, and withered, and ugly, and a cripple, than be standing in the place of your brother the Advocate. And so would you, Master Lamont, for all your love-songs.
gpt
I can teach you nothing, fool. Push the lamp a little nearer to me. Give me my waistcoat. Here is a gold piece for you. I owe you as much, I think. We will keep our own counsel, Fritz. Good-night.
human
Good--night, Master Lamont. I am sorry that trial is over. It was rare fun!
gpt
Dionetta?
human
Yes, my lady.