human
I must go, Nick,
gpt
Noblesse oblige----
human
Forgive me, Jack. My father wears two gold rings in his ears. Your father wore them on his fingers. I know I am a boor until your kindness makes me forget it.
gpt
We are two comrades and friends to liberty. It is not what we are born to but what we are that matters a copper penny in the world.
human
It is easy for you to say so.
gpt
It is important for you to believe so. As I do.
human
Do you really so?
gpt
I really do, Nick; else, perhaps, I had been with Guy Johnson in Canada long ago.
human
Then I shall try to believe it, too, he murmured,
gpt
How long?
human
To sup, I think. I must remain if Lady Johnson requests it of me.
gpt
And afterward. Will you ride home by way of Pigeon-Wood?
human
Will you still be lingering there?
gpt
Whether the pigeon-cote be empty or full, I shall await you there.