human
We were led into a room, where we put on splendid dresses; then we went down into the banquet-hall, where we met all Nagato's young friends, Satake, Foungo, Aki, and many others. They received us with enthusiastic shouts. Soon the bride, superbly dressed, entered, followed by her father and mother, stumbling over the folds of their silken robes. The father seemed quite calm, the mother was flurried, and the young girl so astounded that she kept her pretty mouth wide open. Nagato declared that he took her for his wife, and the marriage ceremony was complete. I never saw so merry a one. The feast was most delicate, everybody was soon drunk, and I among the rest; but I had myself carried hack to the palace about three o'clock for a brief rest, for I wanted to be present this morning at the Regent's levee.
gpt
That is the most absurd story I ever heard, said the Prince of Figo.
human
There is certainly no one like Nagato for knowing how to carry out a joke.
gpt
And he is really married?
human
Very really, said the Prince of Tosa;
gpt
The Prince invents new follies every day, and gives splendid feasts; he must come to an end of his vast fortune ere long.
human
If he is ruined, it will please the Regent, who does not love him over much.
gpt
Yes; but it will grieve the Shogun, who is exceedingly fond of him, and who will never let him want for money.
human
Hollo! cried the Prince of Tosa,