human
Do you know if the proprietor wishes to buy some good wine of last year, at a cheap rate? he asked.
gpt
You understand. I am of the country. I cannot go in and look for the proprietor. But you are doubtless the director and you manage these things for him. That is why I ask you.
human
The hotel is doubtless full of rich foreigners, observed Stefanone.
gpt
It is indeed beautiful. I should prefer it to the Palazzo Borghese. Is it not full?
human
Quite full,
gpt
For instance, said Stefanone,
human
I saw a great signore going in, just before I took the liberty of speaking with you. I am sure that he is a great English signore. Not perhaps a mylord. But a great signore, having much money.
gpt
What makes you think that?
human
Eh, the reasons are two. First, you bowed to him, as though he were some personage, and you of course know who he is. Secondly, he lifted his hat to you. He is therefore a real signore, as good perhaps as a Roman prince. We say a proverb in the country--'to salute is courtesy, to answer is duty.' Therefore when any one salutes a real signore, he answers and lifts his hat. These are the reasons why I say this one must be a great one.
gpt
For that matter, you are right, laughed the porter.
human
That signore is an English lord. What a combination! You have guessed it. His name is Lord Redin.
gpt
Eh! he exclaimed.
human
Names? What are they, when one is a prince. Prince of this. Duke of that. Our Romans are full of names. I daresay this signore has four or five.