human
You are most welcome, stranger prince, who has come through such lightning and thunder to find me, said she.
gpt
Is it true, then, that you wish to be my suitor? What have you heard of me?
human
It is quite true, Princess, said Gervaise.
gpt
And I have heard that you are the most beautiful woman in the world.
human
And is that true also? asked the Princess.
gpt
Look at me now, and see.
human
It is quite true, oh wicked Princess! There never was woman as beautiful as you, and never before did I hate a woman as I hate you now;
gpt
No, Princess, that is not true; you are very beautiful, but I have seen a woman who is fairer than you for all that your skin looks ivory against your velvet dress, and your hair is like gold.
human
A woman who is fairer than I? cried Fiorimonde, and her breast began to heave and her eyes to sparkle with rage, for never before had she heard such a thing said.
gpt
Who are you who dares come and tell me of women more beautiful than I am?
human
I am a suitor who asks to be your husband, Princess, answered Gervaise,
gpt
Who is she--where is she? cried Fiorimonde, who could scarcely contain her anger.
human
Bring her here at once that I may see if you speak the truth.
gpt
What will you give me to bring her to you? said Gervaise.
human
Give me that necklace you wear on your neck, and then I will summon her in an instant;
gpt
You have asked, said she,