human
I must see Yolanda and ask her to release me from my promise before I go,
gpt
You are surely not so weak as to allow a burgher girl to hold you?
human
The girl does not hold me, he answered.
gpt
I was so weak as to give my promise, and that holds me.
human
She will give you your release if you demand it,
gpt
If she does, I will go with you to-morrow. It is time that we were out of Burgundy. I will forego even my combat with Calli to get away. I should not have given Yolanda my promise; but she is so persuasive, and I pity her, and--and, oh! Karl, I--the trouble is, I love her, and it is like death to part from her forever. That is my weakness.
human
That isn't your weakness, Max, it's your strength, I responded.
gpt
Few men are so unfortunate as to escape it. God must pity those who do. It may be well to tell the duke who you are. If he is displeased, we may leave Burgundy at once. If he receives you graciously, we may remain and you may fight this Calli. That is the one duty that holds you in Peronne.