human
Well, Your Majesties, what can I do for you?
gpt
It is my desire, answered King Gos, respectfully,
human
Very good, said King Kaliko, nodding approval, for like all the nomes he loved treasures of gold and jewels.
gpt
But who are the prisoners you have brought here, and why do you place them in my charge instead of guarding them, yourself? They seem gentle enough, I'm sure.
human
The prisoners, returned King Gos,
gpt
Your Majesty, spoke up King Kitticut, addressing the Nome King with great indignation,
human
I know it, said Kaliko.
gpt
I consider it a clever lie, though, because it is woven without a thread of truth. However, that is none of my business. The fact remains that my good friend King Gos wishes to put you in my underground caverns, so that you will be unable to escape. And why should I not please him in this little matter? Gos is a mighty King and a great warrior, while your island of Pingaree is desolated and your people scattered. In my heart, King Kitticut, I sympathize with you, but as a matter of business policy we powerful Kings must stand together and trample the weaker ones under our feet.