human
And what, sir, may be your motive for offering your services to me?
gpt
Revenge, returned the other.
human
Ask me not for what; that may appear in time even to thee. And, for the rest, accept this poor sword, or reject it, as seems best to your Highness. To serve in the army of the King of kings, under his famous son, has long been a dream of mine, wherever that service might lead me. And now that it turns upon my enemies, can I refuse? If my star is not fortunate to gain a place under your Highness, I will seek my fortune elsewhere. I am a soldier, and know no occupation other than my sword gives me.
gpt
Such men are among the necessities of war, said the Prince to Khan Khanan, his commander-in-chief, when they were alone.
human
What think you of him?
gpt
I see deceit and treachery in his face, was the reply.
human
But what can that signify to us? He has some scheme of private revenge to carry out, and he will be faithful to that if not to us. Give him a command, for he has undoubted knowledge of the country which no one else possesses, and in this he will be of use.