human
Isn't it the colour of a thoroughbred Arab?
gpt
It's a beautiful creature, assented James.
human
Will you lend it for a silver piece and much honour? It can easily be back by noon.
gpt
It stands to reason that we can make something out of it during this time of visitors. Let us make it two silver pieces.
human
One silver piece and honour!
gpt
Let us make it two silver pieces without honour, haggled the little old man.
human
A steed for princes, I tell you. In the whole of Judaea you won't find such another beauty! It is of noble descent, you must know.
gpt
We can dispense with that honour, said James,
human
If that's so, said James brightly,
gpt
And he whispered softly in the old man's ear:
human
The man who will enter Jerusalem to-day on that ass is the Messiah who was born in the stable.
gpt
Is it Jesus of Nazareth? asked the old man.
human
I will hire the animal to Him for half a silver piece. In return I shall implore Him to heal my wife, who has been rheumatic for years.