human
Hirsko, she said,
gpt
Can one cross the Waag?
human
Hare and hounds can; but man could hardly do it.
gpt
Why not?
human
Because during the night, the ice began to move, and if it has not caught fast on the island, it must be going right merrily.
gpt
Would you dare cross over with this letter?
human
If I had two heads, and could lose one there and leave the other here, I do not say but that I would undertake it.
gpt
Listen, Hirsko; I'll give you a new suit from head to foot, if you'll take this letter through. If you return, you shall have wine enough for a lifetime.
human
And if I go to the bottom, I shall have water enough for a lifetime.
gpt
Just try it. It's not so very dangerous. See this purse, it's full of money; that too is yours, if you succeed.
human
Now listen, Hirsko; I know that you have always been in love with me. If you carry this letter over and come back, I'll be your wife.
gpt
Tira li! You're not joking, just give me a kiss.