human
Did you think I was afraid for myself? she asked, with a slow smile that made Constans's cheeks burn.
gpt
You see, I remembered that Fangs and Blazer are generally out by this time, a full hour before dark.
human
Fangs and Blazer?
gpt
The dogs, I mean. They will track a man even over this half-melted snow, and old Kurt has trained them to short work with trespassers. You did not know that?
human
No, answered Constans, simply.
gpt
But then it would not have made any difference.
human
You mean that you are not afraid?
gpt
I'm not sure about that, but still I should have come.
human
Of course,
gpt
I am Esmay,
human
I know,
gpt
Then you do remember? Even the bracelet with the carbuncles, and how you would not make up because I was a girl and knew no better?
human
It was a very foolish affair from beginning to end,
gpt
Of course I knew you at once, she went on, meditatively.
human
You were so awkward in your ridiculous priest robes that morning in the temple of the Shining One. How Nanna and I did laugh!
gpt
Why have you come to Arcadia House?
human
It was on Ulick's account. I had promised him----
gpt
Oh!