human
My loss would be too cruel for him,
gpt
Would I then be culpable for not speaking of that of which I am myself ignorant?
human
My duty, I feel, is to rejoice at the happiness of Gaston and of Louise. Do I deceive myself? My God! enlighten me, guide me!
gpt
Why do you fatigue yourself thus? said he;
human
Eve, I implore thee, be careful of thy strength, if only out of pity for me.
gpt
Forgive me, she said with a sweet smile,
human
I will not kneel again until I am cured.
gpt
I saw her father perish in the flower of his age, he thought;
human
Do not distress yourself, my father, said Eve, who surprised a tear in the old man's dry eyes;
gpt
I have asked of God to let me remain to console the rest of your days; my prayer has been heard, it will be granted. Oh, for pity, do not cry more.
human
My father, said Eve after several moments of silence,
gpt
Tell it, tell it,
human
They are both of them generous and devoted; both of them have suffered much: make them rich, I implore you, lest your wealth should pass into avaricious hands.
gpt
Oh! my God! you expect, then, to die! Eve, my darling daughter, is this your secret?
human
No! I do not wish to die! no! I wish to live for you!
gpt
But I am old, very old! the marquis replied, with hesitation,
human
After you whom shall I love? said Eve in a melodious voice.
gpt
Father, I implore you, make Gaston and Louise's future sure, and you will have crowned all my wishes.