human
Well, sir? she asked sharply.
gpt
You rob me of sleep for some good reason, doubtless. Sleep? You could have asked no dearer gift. But the King himself commands, you say?
human
My lady, he said,
gpt
Prince Rupert bids me tell you that he comes your way, for the relief of Lathom. He bids me tell you that Lathom House has lit a fire of loyalty from one end to the other of your county.
human
So Rupert comes at last?
gpt
As soon as he can gather forces. Meanwhile, he sends me as his deputy, and that’s one more sword-arm at your service.
human
I like big men. They help to fill this roomy house I’m defending for my husband and the King—for the King and my husband, I should say, if I were not a better wife than courtier.