human
Do not say a word more about it--you did all for the best. The aurist said it would be his ruin when it became known that he had been the cause of so much suffering and danger to his grace.
gpt
But nobody need know any thing about it: keep your own counsel, and, depend upon it, I won't say a word to any one.
human
Then your grace will allow me to attend you as usual, which will show the public that you have not withdrawn your confidence from me?
gpt
No, replied the duke, kindly but firmly;
human
I can't do that, for that would be a lie.
gpt
Though a lie be ever so well dressed, says George Herbert,