human
Landlord, does this meat come from England?
gpt
I hope it is to your lordship's liking.
human
Oh! I'm no lordship, said James,
gpt
I can see that, replied the landlord;
human
Raised! laughed the king.
gpt
Raised where? In Northumberland? Are you sure 'lift' is not the word you mean?
human
Sir, said the landlord, gravely,
gpt
Earning their bread by the sweat of their brow,
human
Doubtless, when the English are after them,
gpt
If your dinner is to your liking, my duty is done.
human
Quite so, answered the king.
gpt
We were merely curious regarding the origin of your viands; but the question seems to be a ticklish one in this district.
human
Oh, not at all, replied the innkeeper grimly.
gpt
If you question enough, you are sure to meet some one who will make you a suitable answer.