human
How came these people by such a pasty as this?
gpt
Where did you get it from?
human
From the banquet which the architect gave to the artists here, answered Euphorion.
gpt
The bones were given to the Graces and this dish, which had not been touched, to me and my wife. She devoted it with pleasure to Pontius' guest.
human
This then accounts for the total disappearance of the handsome supper which we sent down to the architect. This pasty-allow me to look at it-- this pasty was prepared by a recipe obtained from Verus. He invited us to breakfast yesterday and instructed my cook how to prepare it.
gpt
No Platonist ever propagated his master's doctrines with greater zeal than Verus does the merits of this dish, said the Emperor, who had recovered his good humor as soon as he perceived that no artful preparation for his arrival was to be suspected in this matter.
human
What follies that spoilt child of fortune can commit! Does he still insist on cooking with his own hands?
gpt
No, not quite that, replied the prefect.
human
But he had a couch placed for him in the kitchen on which he stretched himself at full length and told my cook exactly how to prepare the pasty, of which you are--I should say, of which the Emperor is particularly fond. It consists of pheasant, ham, cow's udder and a baked crust.
gpt
I am quite of Hadrian's opinion, laughed the Emperor; doing all justice to the excellent pie.
human
You entertain me splendidly my friend, and I am very much your debtor. What did you say your name is young man?
gpt
Pollux.
human
Your Urania, Pollux, is a fine piece of work, and Pontius says you executed the drapery without a model. I said, and I repeat, that it is simply impossible.
gpt
You judge rightly, a young girl stood for it.
human
When? I have never seen a female form within these walls.
gpt
Recently.
human
But I have never quitted Lochias for a minute. I have never gone to rest before midnight, and have been on my legs again long before sunrise.
gpt
But still there were several hours between your going to sleep, and waking up again, replied Pollux.
human
Ah, youth--youth!
gpt
Part Damon and Phyllis by iron doors, and they will find their way to each other through the key-hole.