human
Welcome, good Martin, said the Count, rising,
gpt
I am here at my time,
human
I am right glad you have so soon joined us, said the Count;
gpt
Our necessaries are by this time on board, said the Captain;
human
Be it so, said the Count.
gpt
In an hour myself and friend will be on board.
human
Have you succeeded in learning any fresh tidings?
gpt
I have journeyed far, and in something profited by my travel, said Martin.
human
I have visited the Netherlands, and also been in Warwickshire, since I met you in London, and now I keep tryste, and am here as appointed.
gpt
You are ever worthy and zealous in the cause of your friends, returned the Count;
human
Briefly, then, said Martin,
gpt
I have reason to believe the good Walter lives; but, if such be the case, he is prisoner to the Spaniard--the worst sort of captivity--since he is in the hands of those who know no touch of pity, and are incensed against the English. This letter will better inform you of his situation.
human
We will speed to his assistance, he said, as he refolded it.
gpt
And, now, how goes all in Warwickshire. Hath Sir Hugh Clopton returned?
human
Of Warwickshire I have not much news to give, said Martin.
gpt
Sir Hugh is still in the Low Countries. At Shottery all is as usual. Your steward commends him to you. Yet, stay, there is some further news of your own neighbourhood. Your old playmate, Anne Hathaway, is married to young Shakespeare.
human
That I concluded must have taken place, said the Count,
gpt
Report is in something correct, I believe, said Martin.
human
To say I knew him well would be to say more than I should be warranted in affirming. What I did know of that young man served me for matter of reflection. For his wildness I cannot offer excuse, except that he hath a mounting spirit; nay, I will venture to affirm, that had your expedition been delayed a week, he would have joined in it.
gpt
said the Count,
human
I would not that my good friend Anne should so soon lose her husband.
gpt
There is, however, continued Martin,