human
he said:
gpt
Signore! exclaimed the Lady of the Bernardini, rising indignantly,
human
I maintain the dignity of our Sovereign Lady's Court, while she perforce, from sore affliction, must be absent. All speech must be as in her presence.
gpt
The matter is of interest, he pursued, after a moment's pause,
human
Signore Consiglière----!
gpt
They gave their reason; that the precious gift should not be desecrated to _hold relics that were subject to excommunication_,
human
It is shameful--such a reason so calmly told by a member of our Queen's Council! He should unsay the words! one of the maids of honor cried hotly.
gpt
There could be no color for it: the Signor Fabrici hath proven that he loveth not the Regina!
human
It was unholy speech, said Dama Margherita crossing herself,
gpt
Cara Dama Margherita, said the little Contarini consolingly,
human
Thou art wise, carina: and we who love her will see that the ill word goeth not beyond.
gpt
The word is a slander, she said.
human
But it is known that the Holy Father hath had small friendship for King Janus since he declined alliance with the niece of His Holiness, who was not one to please our young King's delicate fancy, though His Holiness strove to have his will--first by promises and then by threats.