human
Yes, replied Dan, glancing out upon the well-known shoreline,
gpt
There is, however, inquired the Marquis with interest,
human
Yes, indeed, Tom interrupted,
gpt
And they were large ships?
human
Full-rigged, sir; many of 'em, and drawing eight feet at least.
gpt
We think so, sir, though I have no positive knowledge of its existence before 1750. My husband purchased the place in '94, and it had then been a hostelry for some years, certainly from the middle of the century. But we have made many additions. Danny dear, perhaps it will interest the Marquis if you should take him over the house. We are proud of our old inn, sir.
human
And with reason, madame. If monsieur will, I shall be charmed.
gpt
I will leave you then with my son. Give me your arm, Dan, to the parlour. Unfortunately, Monsieur le Marquis, affliction has crippled me and I spend the day in my chair in the blue parlour. I shall be so pleased, if you will come and chat with me. Tommy, you will be staying to dinner with us?
human
Thank you, Mrs. Frost, but I must get to the Port for the day. Mother and Father are leaving by the afternoon stage, if it gets through. They are going to spend the winter in Coventry. But I shall be back to-night as I have promised Dan to spend that time with him.
gpt
We shall be glad to have you, as you know.