human
Retief, kindly excuse yourself, I wish a word with you.
gpt
Mr. Ambassador, forgive my apparent rudeness, Retief said.
human
I don't have time to explain now----
gpt
Rudeness! Spradley barked.
human
Don't have time, eh? Let me tell you----
gpt
Lower your voice, Mr. Ambassador,
human
If you'll sit down and wait quietly, Retief said,
gpt
I think----
human
Silence!
gpt
The Yill seem to have gotten the impression I'm in charge, Retief said,
human
We'll have to keep it up.
gpt
But--but-- Spradley stuttered. Then he straightened.
human
That is the last straw, he whispered hoarsely.
gpt
I may have been a trifle hasty, Retief, in attempting to restrain you. Blaspheming the native gods and dumping the banquet table are rather extreme measures, but your resentment was perhaps partially justified. I am prepared to be lenient with you.
human
I am walking out of this meeting, Mr. Retief. I'll take no more of these deliberate personal----
gpt
That's enough, Retief snapped.
human
You're keeping the king waiting. Get back to your chair and sit there until I come back.
gpt
What are you going to do, Retief?
human
I'm going to handle the negotiation, Retief said. He handed Magnan his empty glass.
gpt
Now go sit down and work on the Image.