human
You will arrest immediately, he said,
gpt
Cockburn of Henderland, and Adam Scott of Tushielaw, and have them beheaded.
human
Without trial, your majesty?
gpt
Certainly not without trial, but see that the trial is as short as possible. Their crime is treason; the witnesses as many as you like to choose from our last council meeting. I love and adhere to the processes of law, but see that there is no mistake about the block being at the end of your trial. The minister made a note of this and awaited further instructions.
human
Place the Earl of Bothwell in the strongest room that Edinburgh Castle has vacant. Imprison Lord Maxwell and Lord Home and the Lairds of Fairniherst, Johnston and Buccleuch, in whatever stronghold is most convenient. Let these orders be carried out as speedily as possible.
gpt
Have you five hundred mounted men ready for the road, Sir Donald?
human
Yes, your majesty, a thousand if you want them.
gpt
Very well, a thousand I shall have, and I shall ride with you to the Border.