human
We do not remember to have seen your countenance before, young sir, said the King, pleased with his appearance;
gpt
Luis d'Almeida, answered the young fidalgo.
human
I have but a short time ago returned from abroad, or I should earlier have paid my respects to your Majesty.
gpt
We are happy to see you, Don Luis, answered the King.
human
Your father we have not seen for some time; we trust he is in health.
gpt
It is the want of it alone which prevents his paying his respects to your Majesty. Weighed down by years and heavy misfortunes, he scarcely hopes again to visit Lisbon.
human
He sends a worthy representative in his son, answered the King, graciously;
gpt
Your Majesty's kindness overpowers me; but my father's state of health claims all my attention, nor could I be long absent from him; therefore, if your Majesty will permit me, I must decline your goodness with the deepest respect,
human
In that please yourself, and give our regards to your father, when you return,