human
Of course I rely on you, my Lord Chamberlain, he explained,
gpt
Now, I believe there is to be a dance to-night as soon as the tables have been removed.
human
The musicians should be here in an hour's time, your Majesty.
gpt
They will be good musicians, I hope.
human
I believe so, Sire. They are world renowned.
gpt
Now, my Lord, when the last King was crowned, as I read once in Brasaldo's history--one of the very few books I have read all through....
human
The last King--my father, I mean, whom I remember but faintly, for I was such a little boy when the trouble came--danced, I believe, in accordance with traditional custom with several of the fairest maidens of the town.
gpt
Now, of course, for me--all thoughts of woman's loveliness have no charm: I am tool inexperienced, alas! What a youth I have had!--I have had none, rather. But since the ceremony is old and picturesque I should like to; revive it.
human
But, Sire, between me and your Majesty, you have not had time to learn to dance.
gpt
You know little of England and modern curative establishments, he said.
human
The regime of the whip and straight waistcoat is over, thank God, or you would not have the pleasure of my company to-night. Three days' sojourn is not quite enough for that wonderful country, my lord.
gpt
It must have been a marvellous place indeed, Sire, this home to which the gooch luck of Alsander sent you. But will you never tell the secret of its locality? For it would be only right, between me and your Majesty, to honour the wise director with a national tribute.
human
It is not his desire, said Norman, briefly.
gpt
But with regard to this dance to-night, I want to know my people. I propose that the dance should be promiscuous, and I will join it myself.
human
That is quite in accordance with the best traditions of Alsander, your Majesty,