human
Leave that to me, said his mistress, taking the sponge out of his hand.
gpt
Bring the best vinegar out of the side-board, and a flask of our old wine. When he comes to himself he will need a cordial. Then she washed the blood out of his hair, and held the ice-cold sponge to his lips. This brought him round: he opened his eyes, and on seeing the noble lady who had saved him bending over his couch, he tried to sit up and speak to her. But she gently constrained him to lie down again, and to let her go on with her ministrations.
human
I am better already, he gasped out, while he took hold of her hand to carry it to his lips.
gpt
O how much you are doing for me! And you do not know me, and must think ill of me. Let me just tell you how it all came about.
human
Not another word to-night, interposed the lady, gently laying her hand on his lips.
gpt
You have lost too much blood to exert yourself safely. I leave you in the care of my old servant who will sit up with you. I hope that you will get some sleep, and to-morrow be on the way to recovery. Good night.
human
Valentin thinks that there is no danger, she said.
gpt
Let us go to our rest.
human
Mother, asked the girl,
gpt
Yet on the other hand how did he get to that tavern on the island?
human
Because he was a stranger, hastily broke in the daughter.
gpt
He does not speak the German of Switzerland. Did you not notice that, mother dear?
human
It is useless to theorise about it, abruptly replied Frau Amthor.
gpt
Come to bed, child, the storm has passed over.
human
Oh Lord God, so ran her prayer;
gpt
Sleep another hour, said she to Lisabethli, who at once bestirred herself too.
human
I will just go upstairs, and see how our guest is faring.
gpt
He has not made much of his breakfast, said the faithful old servant.
human
Fearfully weak he still is, and his hand shakes so if he tries to hold the spoon. But for the rest a very fine handsome creature, and I would rather bite my tongue out than betray him.