human
I thought as much, said Pembroke, slipping them into his pocket.
gpt
Now, sir, you will oblige me by dropping that attitude of surprised indignation.
human
Monsieur, said the Marquis,
gpt
What is it that you do? Why is it that you so insult me?
human
Monsieur, I will explain. You are my prisoner. I intend to lock you up safely and securely until my friend and his sister return, unharmed, to the Inn. When they are safe at home, when Madame de la Fontaine has taken her departure from the House on the Dunes, and when the _Southern Cross_ has sailed out of the Strathsey, we shall release you and see you also safely out of this country. Is that clear?
gpt
I am quite convinced that you know where Nancy is and what has happened to Dan. As my friends are probably in your power or in the power of your friends, so, dear marquis, you are in mine. If you wish to regain your own liberty, you will have to see that they have theirs. Now kindly follow Manners; it will give him pleasure to show you to your apartment. There you may burn either red or green lights, and I am sure the snowbirds and rabbits of Lovel's Woods will enjoy them. After you, monsieur.
human
Sir, I refuse.
gpt
My dear marquis, do not make me add force to discourtesy. After you.