human
Hide me in the boudoir, Suzette, said he.
gpt
Citizen Barras will be here shortly to tell your mistress that he cannot sup with her. It is I who will sup with your mistress.
human
Here! Quick, quick!
gpt
Ah! there you are, citizen-general, said Suzette;
human
I guessed that it was you, and, as you see, I was holding the door open for you. My mistress is waiting impatiently for you.
gpt
To the Convention! To the Convention!
human
Oh! what is the matter?
gpt
As you see, dear friend, a riot has occurred which deprives me of the pleasure of supping with you. I have come to tell you of it myself, so that you may not doubt my regret.
human
Ah! how unfortunate! exclaimed Aurélie.
gpt
Such a lovely supper.
human
And such a sweet companion, added Barras, trying to bring forth a melancholy sigh.
gpt
But my duty as a statesman before all.
human
To the Convention!
gpt
Au revoir, sweet friend; as you see, I have not a moment to lose if I am to get there before them.