human
Theresa! said her husband, kindly approaching her,
gpt
I wronged you; but let this be a warning to you. Whatever others may counsel, remember first to obey your husband's wishes; and I do not choose to be sneered at, even for the sovereign's sake, or to win the worthless state secrets which alone Carvalho is likely to confide to his puppet. From henceforth, therefore, when the King thinks fit to come to my palace, refuse to see him. Say such is your husband's wish; if you obey me not, the consequence be on both your heads. Speak, Theresa, do you hear me?
human
I cannot promise to obey a command which I may not have power to perform; but, my lord, do not give utterance to those dreadful threats, which you cannot--you dare not execute, for destruction would inevitably overwhelm you, and all engaged with you in them.
gpt
Let that care be mine, exclaimed her husband.
human
The cause is in your hands. Should the King again visit this abode, and you send him not forthwith away, he dies! and his blood be on your head! If I fail, you will have mine to answer for.