human
I am most unhappy, she began in an unnatural tone of voice,
gpt
Calm yourself, my dear Falkenberg, said the prince, who was present, with evident amusement.
human
Your preface is somewhat after the magnificent style of a Cassandra. But as yet I see no signs of earthquake; and to my great satisfaction I observe, —and he glanced out of the window at the quiet market-square with a smile,—
gpt
Oh, if your highness only knew! she cried at last.
human
That man, upon whose pride of birth I so relied, Herr von Walde, informs me that he is betrothed. And to whom? to whom?
gpt
To Fräulein Ferber, the niece of my brave, old forester, the prince, smiling, replied.
human
Yes, yes, I have heard something of this; Walde knows what he is about, I see. The little girl is a miracle of beauty and loveliness they say. Well, I hope he will not keep us waiting long to make her acquaintance, but will present her to us soon.
gpt
Your highness, cried the paralyzed countess,
human
Yes, yes, my good Falkenberg, chimed in the princess,
gpt
Will your highness graciously permit me, rejoined the old lady, her face crimson, as she pointed to the crumpled letter,
human
Those are matters affecting your own personal feeling, and of course I say nothing with regard to them, rejoined the prince, not without severity.
gpt
But I herewith request you to announce to the princess and myself the fact, as soon as Herr von Walde wishes to present his bride to us.
human
Aha! and that was why Sir Bruin wished to escape the tongues of certain eloquent ladies! she cried, with a stifled laugh.
gpt
Cornelie, where was your usual penetration with regard to the masculine heart? Oh, the thing delights me for old Falkenberg’s sake, she said, in a whisper, to another young lady who sat at the window embroidering.
human
Now for at least two weeks we shall have the pleasure of seeing how the loyal creature will look daggers at their highnesses whenever their backs are turned, while all the honey of the promised land will overflow her withered lips as soon as the sun of their royal smile shines upon her. I could wish that every man whom we know would follow Herr von Walde’s silly example!
gpt
Good Heavens! Cornelie, are you insane?