human
Is it really true, Signor Giovacchino, whispered the old man, coming close up to the lawyer, as the latter was crossing the stable-yard;
gpt
Well, that much is true, I am afraid, Niccolo; but I hope it may not be for long,
human
Couldn't ye say a word to the Marchese, to take him out? said the old groom coaxingly;
gpt
Well, I hope there may not be much more ado about it. She was probably killed, poor woman, by some strolling vagabonds. But I wish it had not happened to vex the Marchese just now. He is not well, the Marchese. Has he ridden much lately?
human
Hasn't backed a horse since the first week in Carnival,
gpt
I hope he will take to his riding again, now Carnival is over. I think it helps to keep him in health,
human
I'm sure I wish he would, for my part, returned the groom;
gpt
He is getting old, too. It would have been a mighty hard horse to ride that my friend Niccolo would not have been able to hold a year or two ago,