human
Fortunate that I happened to be returning from an excursion on the river, for my pets are a difficult pair to manage, even for one who carries a thunderbolt in his doublet-pocket. You scored nicely on poor Blazer, but I venture to think that Fangs would have avenged her mate had I let her have her way. He stopped and patted the brute's huge head.
gpt
My compliments, old woman; doubtless this visitor of ours will always remember you respectfully as one who feared neither God, man; nor devil, but only Quinton Edge. Now be off with you. The hound licked her master's hand and limped away. Quinton Edge straightened up and passed his lace-edged handkerchief across his lips. Then, with smooth irony:
human
An honor, indeed, to entertain so unexpected a guest at Arcadia House; to what happy chance am I indebted?
gpt
That I am here should be condemnation sufficient for your purpose, said Constans, slowly.
human
I have nothing to add to it.
gpt
Then you do not even plead a first offence?