human
I have a message for you, King Ranald, he said presently.
gpt
Some thanes have been to me from the king, and he bids me ask you to come and speak with him.
human
I saw a thane here this morning who was anxious for me to see the king, I said.
gpt
A pleasant man enough--one Godred.
human
Ay, Godred is pleasant enough, Odda said, smiling,
gpt
None of his questions are foolish, however, I said.
human
I was pleased with him.
gpt
It is well if you pleased him, for he is a powerful man at court,
human
I do not know if I pleased him, or if it makes any difference to me what power he has, I said carelessly.
gpt
If I want any man to speak for me to the king--which is not likely--I should come to you first.
human
Speak for yourself, laughed Odda,