human
It really is nothing, said Punchinello.
gpt
Friend Pasha, I have come from that miserable Spanish ship, which I trust you will soon take possession of.
human
But, interrupted the Pasha,
gpt
Brother Hunchback, what ever is this dreadful smell?
human
It is nothing, my lord, replied Punchinello.
gpt
A number of the men on the Spanish vessel are ill. The physician has said that it might be the plague. Thus we use these ill-smelling things to protect us from the disease.
human
The plague! roared the Pasha, rising hastily.
gpt
The wretch has the plague. Throw him into his boat. Let us get away as fast as we can. Friends, they have all got the plague.