human
End the farce, fool, he exclaimed to himself despondently, hurrying to the quarters of the Princess. She received him
gpt
Madame, he said. An emotion he could not quite hide caused him to hesitate--
human
Monsieur de Répentigny, you speak of leaving us?
gpt
It is too true.
human
Truth is the only thing I find ill-mannered. Why should you leave us?
gpt
Because, Madame, it is my duty.
human
No gentleman should have duties. Are you discontented with Versailles?
gpt
On the contrary it is the place where I should be most happy.
human
This is a riddle, then. Plainly, you are indispensable to us. Can I tempt you by some pension, some honour, some office? I have a benefice vacant, but should dislike to see those locks of yours tonsured. What do you say to the army?
gpt
It is impossible, for me.
human
The army, I say, it shall be.
gpt
Madame----
human
To-morrow I will hear your choice concerning this commission--horse, foot, or artillery?