human
What are thy plans for the future, asked the Constable later in the day,
gpt
Nay, by the rood, answered Raymond warmly.
human
Thou hast ever been a good master to me, Sir John, and with thee I'll abide till the end of the war.
gpt
I thank thee for thine appreciation, Raymond, for ever since thou wert my squire I have loved thee as a son. But now concerning the maid, the Lady Audrey?
human
Until Sir Reginald returns home I will not press my suit, but should he do so I hope I may be permitted to withdraw from the camp for a few weeks to accompany him. Even then, how can I tell that the Lady Audrey will deal favourably with me?
gpt
I know that she loves thee, Raymond.
human
How so, Sir John, seeing that I know not myself?
gpt
Raymond, I am afraid thou art more forward with the art of war than with the affairs of the heart. Would a maid have sent a messenger to me every week whilst thou wert in Hennebon to know if there were tidings of thee, if she did not love thee?
human
But how knew she that I was in Brittany?
gpt
How? Didst thou not give me a letter to send to her?
human
Only in case I did not return.
gpt
Didst thou? Didst thou? Certes now I remember! But now I think on the matter, I must have forgotten that, for I did send it, replied Sir John, with pardonable deceit and well-feigned dismay.
human
But mind it not, Raymond, 'twas after all for the best, and, mark my words, she'll have thee--sure enough.