human
Who thought of offering you cordials! replied the doctor, with a polite laugh.
gpt
I said it to say it. But if you are thirsty, command me. There is water and good wine. They are the best cordials.
human
Eh, a little water. I do not refuse. As for the wine, no. I thank you the same. I am fasting and have walked. After supper, at home, I will drink.
gpt
Serafina! cried Sor Tommaso, and the old sibyl immediately appeared from the stairs, whither she had discreetly retired to wait during Annetta's visit.
human
Bring water, and that bottle of my wine from downstairs. You know, the bottle of old wine of Stefanone's that was opened.
gpt
No, no. I want no wine,
human
Bring it all the same. Perhaps she will do us the honour to drink it.
gpt
It is bad to drink pure water when one is very thirsty, said Sor Tommaso.
human
It cramps the stomach. A little wine gives the stomach strength. But it is best to eat. If you will eat, there are fresh jumbles. I also eat them.
gpt
I thank you the same, answered Annetta.
human
I wish only water. It is a long way from Civitella, and there is no good spring. There is the brook that runs out of the pond at the foot of the last hill. But it is heavy water, full of stuff.