human
Who is this man?
gpt
Cliquet, the butler, Monsieur, stammered Constant, the oldest.
human
He was not here when your lordship was.
gpt
Take him out of the gates, replied the new master,
human
So you are the intendant?
gpt
I have the honour, Monsieur le Chevalier--the greatest honour in seven parishes, Monsieur.
human
How? what?
gpt
None whatever. You are a rascal; but as long as I can make you behave yourself you shall remain intendant. You misrepresent my rent-rolls.
human
Not at all----
gpt
Listen to me. You bargain away my dues with my _censitaires_.
human
Nev----
gpt
You permit my butlers to drink out of my wine cellars. I warrant you have the pick of them at your own table.
human
Finally, Germain went on deliberately,