human
Here is the bravest of your soldiers, said Nagato, turning to Signenari.
gpt
He comes from Osaka.
human
Speak!
gpt
Divine Sovereign, it is with pain that I disturb your pleasures, said Signenari;
human
Is it possible! exclaimed the Kisaki.
gpt
Would Hieyas dare commit such a crime? Has the man no soul, that, to satisfy his insatiate ambition, he does not hesitate to arm brothers against brothers, and to shed on Japanese soil the blood of Japan's sons? Are you sure of what you state?
human
The news was brought to Osaka last night by messengers sent in hot haste by the princes; the latter were hurriedly striving to fortify their provinces. The Daimio of Arima arrived this morning at dawn and confirmed the news of the messengers. Scouts were instantly sent to various points, and the Shogun ordered me to recall his ambassadors as swiftly as possible, to hold a council.
gpt
Let us return to the palace,
human
What a beauty he is?
gpt
You might take him for a woman!
human
Yes; but what daring in his eye!
gpt
What coldness too! His tranquil gravity disquiets and alarms.
human
He must be terrible in battle.
gpt
Terrible, too, to her who loves him; his heart seems to be of steel, like his sword. Do not look at him so steadily.
human
These events will delay your marriage, Iwakura!
gpt
Yes, Queen, said the Prince;
human
You are right, said the Kisaki;
gpt
You know that death would be sweeter to me than the union which you force me to make.