human
Can we do nothing to requite this favour?
gpt
You can, said Shakespeare,
human
Such is my name, said the traveller.
gpt
How can I serve you?
human
By giving this token,
gpt
No more?
human
Tell those to whom you give the token, said Shakespeare,
gpt
But will you not bear us company? said Arderne.
human
This place seems dangerous, and alone you may be met by others of the gang.
gpt
said Shakespeare;
human
I cannot consort with thee. Our paths to-night, as through life, lie in different directions. Farewell!
gpt
Strange, said Walter Arderne, as he glanced closely at the small slip of paper in his hand, and which the moon's light now gave him an opportunity of reading.
human
Ah! this paper is directed to the wool-comber in Henley Street. Methought I knew the voice. 'Twas then William Shakespeare who so opportunely befriended us.
gpt
The man is gone suddenly as he came, said he,
human
he continued, as Walter remained looking in the direction his sometime friend had taken,
gpt
Shakespeare, said Arderne, whilst he still lingered in the hope of catching another glimpse of his deliverer--
human
William Shakespeare.
gpt
Ah, Shakespeare! said the blunt Fluellyn, sheathing his rapier.
human
Truly so; but come on, a' God's name, I say; for 'tis not every wood at midnight that can produce a Shakespeare.