human
Their Majesties are, indeed, very kind, to make me so valuable a present as yourself, Donna Florinda, said the young Marchioness;
gpt
Far from it, my sweet mistress; I am too happy to come and reside with one so charming and gentle as you are, instead of the cross-grained Queen, returned the Dwarf.
human
You well know how I have always loved you; so I was overjoyed when I heard the King propose sending me to you, and in a fright lest her Majesty should take it into her head to refuse to part with me. As soon, therefore, as the point was settled, I hurried away, after paying my most dutiful respects, lest they should again change their minds. To tell you the truth, the King had some difficulty about the matter, but he knew that it would please you, and that had made him determine to carry his point. Ah, he is, indeed, a King to win the hearts of every one,--so kind, so gentle, so loving! You do not appreciate all his surpassing qualities, Donna Theresa, or you would not be so cruel as I suspect you are to him. The other day, when speaking of the beautiful ladies of his Court, he said there were many bright moons which lighted up the night, but they all faded when the sun rose, by which he meant to hint, where you were present; but you may be assured he did not allow the Queen to hear him.
gpt
His Majesty is very complimentary to my poor qualities,
human
He does not compliment--he speaks the truth, my sweet lady, said the Dwarf.
gpt
He loves you far more than you can tell: if you were aware how much, you would acknowledge his is a heart worth winning.