human
Let us draw rein here, if it please your Excellency, said the latter, as soon as they had lost sight of the King;
gpt
Know you not who yonder seeming peasant is? exclaimed the Duke.
human
He is no peasant, but the holy Jesuit Malagrida, for what purpose come hither, I know not; but I fear me much it cannot be for any good, except he seeks to take the trouble off our hands by despatching the King himself.
gpt
It would be a useful deed, forsooth, said Policarpio.
human
Yet, no matter, if he slays him not; his very appearance will aid our purpose; for many must have seen a stranger wandering about, who will be the first suspected; and, as he will probably make his escape, he will inform no one that he saw us. Does not your Excellency think so?
gpt
Your sagacity is above all praise, answered the Duke.
human
You deserve to be a prime minister, my good Policarpio; and you shall be if my plans are successful. They must be so, or--
gpt
Fear not, my noble master; success must attend us,