human
However much it is to be regretted, in a scientific or human point of view, that we are deprived of ferocious animals, we must be resigned to-day to their absence. Paganel could not hope to encounter any in this aerial forest.
gpt
No, replied the geographer,
human
However that may be, my good Paganel, said Glenarvan,
gpt
What! cried Paganel,
human
Certainly, replied Glenarvan.
gpt
Are you at your ease in these uncomfortable and uncushioned branches?
human
I have never been more so, even in my own study. We lead the life of birds; we sing and flutter about. I almost think that men were destined to live in the trees.
gpt
They only want wings,
human
They will make them some day.
gpt
In the meantime, replied Glenarvan,
human
Glenarvan, said Paganel,
gpt
No, but----
human
I am certain that Robert is perfectly happy,
gpt
Yes, Monsieur Paganel!
human
It is natural at his age,
gpt
And at mine, added the geographer.
human
The less ease we have, the fewer wants; the fewer wants, the happier we are.
gpt
Well, said the major,
human
No, my dear major, continued Paganel;
gpt
Yes, yes, Monsieur Paganel,
human
And what will your story prove?
gpt
What all stories prove, my brave companion.
human
Not much, then, replied MacNabb.
gpt
But go on, Scheherezade, and tell one of those stories that you relate so well.
human
There was once upon a time, said Paganel,