human
Mon ami, said the Marquise Grignan de Poissy to a youth who approached her as she made her way through the press of her friends, the young man being none other than her nephew, the present bearer of the title of the de Poissys,
gpt
Yet, she continued,
human
and she touched lightly with her finger the ivory and gold hilt of the court-sword he carried by his side.
gpt
There is no fighting quality in that.
human
My dear aunt, exclaimed the young marquis, glancing at her admiringly, for, even to him, the beauty of his late uncle's widow was more or less alluring,
gpt
Yet this, she said,
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And, he replied, not understanding why those eyes so transfixed him, or why, at the same time, he vibrated under their glance,
gpt
Would it? You mean that?
human
Without doubt, I mean it, he replied, his voice gradually becoming grave, while he stared fixedly at her, as though not comprehending.
gpt
Without doubt, I mean it. Then he said, a moment later--speaking as though he had penetrated the meaning she would convey:
human
My dear aunt Diane, is there by chance anyone whom you wish run through? If so name him. It shall be done, to-night, to-morrow, at dawn, for--for--the honour of our house and--your bright eyes.
gpt
No! No! No! No! I do but jest. Yet, come, sit by me, I--I am nervous for the success of this play. I know the writer thereof----
human
So do I!
gpt
And, see, all are in their places. De Crébillon comes on the platform to speak the argument. Sit. Sit here, Agénor. Close by my side. Then she muttered to herself so low that he could not hear her words.
human
Almost I fear for that which I have done. Yet--Vengeance confound him!--he merits it. And worse!