human
Can you shave, then? asked the duke.
gpt
Yes, sir, I always do, was the reply.
human
But can you shave without cutting?
gpt
Yes, sir, I'll try, answered the youth.
human
Very well, said the duke, while seating himself, and loading his pistol;
gpt
After a moment's reflection, the boy began to make ready, and said,
human
I'm not afraid of cutting you, sir, and in a short time had completed the feat without a scratch, to the complete satisfaction of the duke. In gentle tones his grace asked,
gpt
Were you not afraid of having your brains blown out, when you might have cut me so easily?
human
No, sir, not at all; because I thought that as soon as I should happen to let any blood, before you could have time to fire I would cut your throat.