human
I have been to the bridge over the moat, near Castleman's House under the Wall,
gpt
What did you there?
human
I stood there--I--I-- He paused, laughed, and stammered on.
gpt
I looked at the castle and at the moat, like a silly fool, and--and--
human
Castleman's house?
gpt
Y-e-s, he answered hesitatingly,
human
I could not help seeing it. It is close by the bridge--not twenty paces distant.
gpt
Did you see any one else--except the house?
human
No, he returned promptly.
gpt
I did not want to see any one else. If I had I should have entered the house.
human
Why, then, did you go to the bridge?
gpt
I cannot answer that question even to myself, he replied.
human
I--I--there is a constant hungering for her, Karl, that I cannot overcome; it seems as if I am compelled to go to the bridge, though I know I should not. It is very foolish in me, I am sure, but--
gpt
I heartily agree with you, I answered.
human
It is not only foolish, it is rash; and it may bring you great trouble.