human
Zog is foolish, said he.
gpt
How often have I told him that vengeance is but a waste of time. He is worried to know how to destroy you, and that is wasting more time. You are worried for fear he will injure you, and so you also are wasting time. My, my! what a waste of time is going on in this castle!
human
Seems to me that we have so much time it doesn't matter, said Trot.
gpt
What's time for, anyhow?
human
Time is given us to be happy, and for no other reason, replied the boy, soberly.
gpt
When we waste time, we waste happiness. But there is no time for preaching, so I'll go.
human
Please wait a moment, Sacho,
gpt
Can I do anything to make you happy?
human
Yes, answered Aquareine.
gpt
We are curious to know who does all this beautiful gold work and ornamentation.
human
Some of the slaves here are goldsmiths, having been taught by Zog to forge and work metal under water, explained Sacho.
gpt
In parts of the ocean lie many rocks filled with veins of pure gold and golden nuggets, and we get large supplies from sunken ships, as well. There is no lack of gold here, but it is not as precious as it is upon the earth, because here we have no need of money.
human
We would like to see the goldsmiths at work,
gpt
I will take you to their room, where you may watch them for a time. I will not ask Zog's permission to do this, for he might refuse. But my orders were to allow you the liberty of the castle, and so I will let you see the goldsmiths' shop.
human
Thank you,