human
Do not fear her, said the man, observing his doubt;
gpt
I should not seek you without a cause, said the Count.
human
Do you know Don Luis d'Almeida?--though why do I ask?--you ought to know every gentleman, in case your services are required against them, or by them.
gpt
My services may be required against you some day; and I would as willingly plunge my dagger into your bosom, but that I should lose an employer. Know him? he exclaimed.
human
Curses on him! I know him well, and would--
gpt
Yes, senhor, I know his person, I believe. What do you wish to have done respecting him? Remember, the times are bad; for the Minister has apprehended and hung some of my friends lately; so the price of any such work as you fidalgos require of us poor men is rising.
human
This is work which will give you little trouble, but it must be done quickly, said the Count.
gpt
Go, take two or three of your companions; select whom you please; but my name must not be known. Watch the palace of the Conde d'Almeida, and you will meet Don Luis, either entering or coming out; for I just now parted from him. Strike him the moment you see him; and take care your dagger does not fail in its work. Inform me when your work is done, and I promise you thirty crowns for yourself, and ten for each of your companions. Will that satisfy you?
human
It is but little, your Excellency, considering the danger I run; for all the work falls upon my shoulders.
gpt
Well, I will add ten more, provided it is done to-night, said the Count.
human
I can no longer delay. Beware you fail me not!