human
If you leave me my choice, I will have none but these emeralds.
gpt
Hast thou travelled, young man?
human
Not in foreign parts, gracious lady, but I have lived much with those who have been great wanderers.
gpt
Ah, and what say they of the ancient friends of mine House, the princes of Burgundy?
human
Lady, all men agree that a nobler prince and a juster than Duke Philip never reigned over brave men; and those who have seen the wisdom of his rule, grieve sorely to think so excellent and mighty a lord should have trouble brought to his old age by the turbulence of his son, the Count of Charolois.
gpt
The disputes between princes, young man, can never be rightly understood by such as thou and thy friends. The Count of Charolois is a noble gentleman; and fire in youth will break out. Richard the Lion Hearted of England was not less puissant a king for the troubles he occasioned to his sire when prince.
human
Shall the king pay for these, or have thy learned men yet discovered the great secret?
gpt
Nay, wicked child, said the duchess,
human
Good youth, the dealings of our merchants are more with Flanders than with France, is it not so?
gpt
Surely, said Alwyn;
human
It is well known, I trust, in the city of London, that this new alliance with France is the work of their favourite, the Lord Warwick, said the duchess, scornfully;
gpt
Whatever be our thoughts, puissant lady, said Alwyn, cautiously,
human
Ay, persisted Jacquetta,
gpt
We trust too much to our king's love for the citizens of London to fear that surrender, please your Highness, answered Alwyn;
human
You speak wisely, sir, said the queen;