human
Messire, I am seeking information for which I wish to examine your parish registers,
gpt
It is an honour, sir, replied the priest.
human
What is the year?
gpt
The books are here, sir, opening a cupboard in which various large volumes leaned against each other on the shelves.
human
This is 1736. May I assist you in finding the entry?
gpt
I am not sure what I need.
human
I fear Monsieur will not find some of the entries easy reading.
gpt
Time is not important to me, father, answered Germain cheerfully.
human
May I take the register to this table near the light?
gpt
With pleasure; but should the handwriting be difficult, speak to me. I am the archivist of the abbey.