human
Yes, you are my mother's husband; and what is more, you are, according to my notion, a very bad husband for my mother.
gpt
According to your notion! said Lucan, quietly.
human
And why so?
gpt
Because you are not at all suited to her.
human
Have you consulted your mother on that subject, my dear madam? It seems to me that she must be a better judge of it than yourself.
gpt
I need not consult her. It is enough to see you both together. My mother is an angelic creature, whereas you;--no!
human
What am I, then?
gpt
A romantic, restless man--the very reverse, in fact. Sooner or later, you'll betray her.
human
Never!
gpt
Are you quite sure of that, sir?
human
Dear madam, replied Monsieur de Lucan,