human
You may try, he answered, when any one asked for Griggs.
gpt
Who knows? Perhaps Sor Paolo will open. Try a little, if you have patience.
human
I did not say anything, he would reply, in a cloud of smoke.
gpt
Many have tried. I told you to try. Am I to tell you that no one has ever got in? Why? To disoblige you? If you want anything of Sor Paolo, say it to me. Or come again.
human
But he will not open,
gpt
Oh, that is true, returned the man of one eye.
human
But if you wish to try, I am not here to hinder you. This is the truth.
gpt
Females? the cobbler would exclaim.
human
Not even cats. What passes through your head? He is alone always. If you do not believe me, you can try. I do not say Sor Paolo will not open the door. A door is a door, to be opened.
gpt
But since I have tried!
human
And I, what can I do? You have come, you have seen, you have knocked, and no one has opened. May the Madonna accompany you! I can do nothing.