human
We little expected to see you here so soon, said the Landlord;
gpt
A cursed mistake we committed last night, when two of our friends fell into the hands of justice. We had been engaged by the Conde de San Vincente, who gives us plenty of employment, to get rid of a rival of his in the affections of a certain lady; and, after following our man for some way, who we knew would make no resistance, and, feeling quite sure of him, just as Miguel was about to give him his quietus, out he whips his rapier, and uses it so manfully, after knocking down Miguel, that he kept us at bay till a friend came to his assistance; but we should have got the better of them both, when, who should pass by but the devil, in the shape of Sebastiao Joze de Carvalho himself, who forthwith seized on Miguel and Baltar, whom he has clapped into prison; and we, thinking Lisbon may be too hot for us, came off here; for he is not apt to let any escape whom he may wish to find.
human
Ah! San Vincente is a man I like to serve, said another.
gpt
His very cowardice is a recommendation, as he first pays one well to commit a deed he dare not do himself, and then double to keep it concealed.
human
Yes, if it were not for the hatred of the proud fidalgos for each other, we honest, humble men should not be able to exist.
gpt
Ay, thank the saints, they give us work enough to keep our hands in practice, though scarce enough to let us live like gentlemen,
human
Forsooth, the profession has fallen into much disrepute lately, since pretenders to it offer their services to commit a murder for a couple of crowns. Such shabby villains ought to be scouted from society, exclaimed a fourth.
gpt
When a man does undertake to do a piece of work, let it be for something, or he is acting dishonestly towards others, besides being guilty of a meanness of which any gentleman ought to be ashamed.
human
Silence, Senhores, silence! exclaimed the Landlord, looking round;
gpt
Never fear, answered one of the last comers;
human
That may be, said the Landlord;
gpt
Well, well, Senhor Bernardo; say no more on the subject, said the other, laughing.
human
Ah! see, here comes your daughter with our supper; both dainty morsels, I doubt not.
gpt
Of the latter you may taste at will, but with my Rosa I should advise you not to attempt to make free; for she uses but scant ceremony towards those who offend her,
human
Not I! I never offended a pretty girl in my life. Hey, my bright Rosa?