human
Maïe, aïe! c'est rudement bien tapé, c'te musique-là! Seulement, c'est pas gai, vous savez! Comment q'ça s'appelle?
gpt
It is called the 'Rosemonde' of Schubert, matemoiselle,
human
ROSEMONDE
gpt
And what's that--Rosemonde?
human
Rosemonde was a princess of Cyprus, matemoiselle, and Cyprus is an island.
gpt
Ah, and Schubert, then--where's that?
human
Schubert is not an island, matemoiselle. Schubert was a compatriot of mine, and made music, and played the piano, just like me.
gpt
Ah, Schubert was a _monsieur_, then. Don't know him; never heard his name.
human
That is a pity, matemoiselle. He had some talent. You like this better, perhaps,
gpt
Messieurs les étudiants, S'en vont à la chaumière Pour y danser le cancan,
human
Yes, I like that better. It's gayer, you know. Is that also composed by a compatriot of yours?
gpt
Heaven forbid, matemoiselle.
human
Are you fond of music?
gpt
Oh, ain't I, just! she replied.
human
My father sang like a bird. He was a gentleman and a scholar, my father was. His name was Patrick Michael O'Ferrall, fellow of Trinity, Cambridge. He used to sing 'Ben Bolt.' Do you know 'Ben Bolt'?
gpt
Oh yes, I know it well, said Little Billee.
human
It's a very pretty song.
gpt
I can sing it, said Miss O'Ferrall.
human
Shall I?
gpt
Oh, certainly, if you will be so kind.