human
What is the evil news that has cast this gloom over Yolanda and good Castleman? If our friends are in danger, I would not leave them at Metz, and you would not have me do so.
gpt
The evil news grows out of the war, I answered evasively.
human
I heard every word spoken by the herald and Castleman. The burgher is wise to hasten home. If he delays his journey even for a day, he may find Burgundy--especially Lorraine--swarming with lawless men going to the various rendezvous. He also tells me he has important papers that must be delivered in the castle before the duke arrives at Peronne.
gpt
It is strange, said Max,
human
I cannot say, I responded,
gpt
I am not sorry, Karl, replied Max.
human
During the last fortnight I have changed. Should my marriage with the princess, by any marvellous chance, become possible, it would now be wholly for the sake of her estates, and I despise myself when I try to think that I wish to bring it about. Ah, Karl, it is now impossible even to hope for this marriage, and I tell you I am glad of it. We will see the world, then we will return to Styria; and I shall thank you all my life for having made a man of me.
gpt
I hear your uncle desires Sir Karl and me to leave you at Metz.
human
Yes, she answered dolefully, hanging her head,
gpt
What of the lady who gave me the ring?
human
She would have made you very happy, Sir Max. Her estates would have compensated for all losses elsewhere.
gpt
You know, that is not true, Yolanda,
human
I am not sure, Sir Max, responded the girl,