human
Your majesty has certainly the advantage of me as far as escort is concerned.
gpt
It would seem so, replied James.
human
You travel with twoscore of men; I with a thousand.
gpt
I have ever been a loyal subject of your majesty, said Armstrong, moistening his dry lips.
human
I hope I am to take no scathe for coming promptly and cordially to welcome your majesty to my poor district.
gpt
You will be better able to answer your own question when you have replied to a few of mine. Have you ever met me before, Mr. Armstrong?
human
I think not,
gpt
Have you ever seen this man before?
human
I seem to remember him, he said,
gpt
Perhaps this third man will quicken your memory,
human
THE FORTY-ONE TREES BORE THEIR BURDEN.
gpt
What is your answer, Armstrong?
human
I and my forty men will serve your majesty faithfully in your army if you grant us our lives.
gpt
No thieves ride with any of Scotland's brigade, Armstrong.
human
I will load your stoutest horse with gold until he cannot walk, if you spare our lives.
gpt
The revenues of Scotland are sufficient as they are, Armstrong,
human
Harry of England will be glad to hear that the King of Scotland has destroyed twoscore of his stoutest warriors.
gpt
The King of England is my relative, and I shall be happy to please him. The defence of Scotland is my care, and I have honest men enough in my army to see that it is secure. Have you anything further to say, Armstrong?
human
It is folly to seek grace at a graceless face. If we are for the tree, then to the tree with us. But if you make this fair forest bear such woeful fruit, you shall see the day when you shall die for lack of stout hearts like ours to follow you, as sure as this day is the fatal thirteenth.