human
Well, he said at last,
gpt
I gave it; he drank himself drunk--and on that same day he danced
human
I'm not fond of jesting, he said.--Iván listened to his master, first made obeisance to his very feet, and then informed him that it was as his mercy liked, but he could not be his servant.--
gpt
Release me on quit-rent, Your High-Born, he said,
human
Akh, damn thee! What is this thou darest to say to me?--Know, in the first place, that I am 'Your Excellency,' and not 'Your High-Born'; in the second place, thou art beyond the age, and thy size is not such that I can hand thee over as a soldier; and, in conclusion,--what calamity art thou threatening me with? Art thou preparing to commit arson?
gpt
No, your Excellency, not to commit arson.
human
To kill me, then, pray?
gpt
I will not be your servant,
human
Here, then, I'll show thee, roared the gentleman,