human
Stephan, said he,
gpt
I have always believed in the proverb that short reckonings make long friends. Now I have a double reckoning to settle with you.
human
Oh! that can be done easily, general. Will you grant me two requests?
gpt
With pleasure.
human
First I ask for an invitation to supper.
gpt
For yourself?
human
Oh! general, you know that I am only a spy.
gpt
In the eyes of the world; but in mine--
human
I am myself in your eyes, and that satisfies me; let me be what I seem to the world. I care nothing for what it thinks of me, but only for my revenge.
gpt
All right; and the second request?
human
Is that you will give a toast.
gpt
To whom?
human
You will see when you give it.
gpt
But in order to make it--
human
Here it is all written out.
gpt
Read it when you give the toast,
human
And whom shall I invite?
gpt
A great citizen--Prosper Bauer.
human
The landlord of the inn?
gpt
Yes.
human
What has he done that is so fine?
gpt
You will see when you read the toast.
human
Will you always be so mysterious?
gpt
My power lies in mystery.
human
You know that we attack to-morrow.
gpt
Do you need any information about their position?
human
You must be tired.
gpt
I am never tired.
human
Do what you please; anything you do will be well done, unless you are caught.
gpt
When can I bring you my report?
human
Any time. If you are never tired, I at least never sleep.
gpt
Au revoir, general.
human
Au revoir.
gpt
Charles, he said,