human
A message from His Majesty, King Edward of England,
gpt
We are engaged, answered Mary, acting well a difficult part.
human
Let the herald leave his packet, or deliver it later.
gpt
Most Gracious Princess, the English herald has no packet. He bears a verbal message to your late father, and insists that he must deliver it to Your Highness at once.
human
Must, indeed! cried Mary, indignantly. Then turning to the king:
gpt
These English grow arrogant, Your Majesty. What has the herald to say? Let him come forward. We have no secrets from our most gracious godfather, King Louis.
human
Proceed,
gpt
With all deference, Most Gracious Princess, said the herald,
human
If you have a message from my good uncle, King Edward, deliver it here and now,
gpt
As you will, Most Gracious Princess, said the herald.
human
King Edward has amassed a mighty army, which is now awaiting orders to sail for France; and His Majesty asks permission to cross the territory of Burgundy on his way to Paris. He will pay to Your Highness such compensation as may be agreed upon when His Majesty meets you, which he hopes may be within a month. His Majesty begs a written reply to the message I bear.
gpt
Wait without. My answer depends upon the conclusions of His Majesty, the King of France.