human
Sua Eccellenza, Messer Andrea Cornaro.
gpt
He gave the password?
human
I have somewhat to discuss with thee, Rizzo said nonchalantly.
gpt
Wilt have a mount? We will go forth upon the ramparts and see whether all be in order.
human
I have but left my horse, Cornaro answered, calling the animal to him with a motion of his hand,
gpt
What is this tumult?
human
Nay, Friend, how knowest thou not? being of the Council--as we: Rizzo answered with a hint of provocation in his tone.
gpt
It is but some difference of the soldiers as to rations and pay: it threatened mutiny and had to be met. It will be put down. Mount then, your Excellency.
human
Cornaro answered scornfully,
gpt
Aye: since they chose this time for their own deed of darkness, we men-at-arms may not be dainty about the hour of retribution.
human
The Queen--my niece, said Andrea, taking a sudden resolution and throwing the reins across his horse's neck;
gpt
I will first go to her. Later I wait thy pleasure, Signor Rizzo; on the ramparts, or where thou wilt.--This is no lightsome night for a woman--a mere girl.
human
Rizzo said, suavely, being not yet ready for the break.
gpt
I meant no disrespect--but she is young to rule. If thou wilt take thy horse, we will first seek the Queen, who would speak with thee. Nay--not by that court--the winding mount is quieter.