human
Well, dominie, what is it? he asked.
gpt
You want some help, I will be bound, for somebody ill or in distress. I know pretty well by this time the meaning of your urgent business.
human
It is nothing of that kind to-day, the clergyman replied;
gpt
Is that so, young sirs? This is a serious matter, you know; it is a grave thing to bring an accusation against anyone in matters touching the state.
human
I am aware that it is, my lord, and assuredly my brother and I would not lightly meddle with such matters; but I think that you will say this is a business that should be attended to. It happened thus, sir.