human
We mustn't act as if we knew the count's intentions, for he wouldn't like it. He thinks that we don't know them, and that he is invited solely because he's Monsieur Dodichet's friend; in that way, you see, he can talk with Juliette and not be embarrassed.
gpt
Very well; still, you did well to warn us. I wouldn't mind a drop of absinthe while we're waiting for dinner--in some water; that opens up the appetite.
human
My dear friend, if you want to drink absinthe, you may go down to the café at the corner of the street; don't hesitate.
gpt
Why? haven't you any here?
human
What! absinthe?--a rank poison!
gpt
Poison when you take it pure; but with plenty of water----
human
There's no doubt but what it's the fashion nowadays,
gpt
And the count may ask for it, you think?
human
He or his friend Dodichet.
gpt
Then we must send out for some.
human
Plague take Brid'oison with his absinthe! Why need he have asked for it? I refuse to buy any! If these gentlemen ask for it, you must say that we've just broken the bottle.--Do you drink absinthe, Monsieur Callé?
gpt
Oh! no, indeed! never, monsieur.
human
Good! that proves that you have a good stomach, which does not need any stimulants to help digestion.
gpt
All right! everyone to his own opinion! When Artaban's twelve years old, I shall have him drink absinthe before his gymnastics.
human
That will cap the climax!
gpt
Here they are!