human
Good morning, venerable sir; may I be of some assistance?
gpt
This old one would be greatly honored if your excellent hostelry could find a small corner for the rest of his unworthy body,
human
It is possible, aged one, that this miserable hovel may provide some space, unsuited though it may be to your honored presence, said the clerk, reverting as best he could to the language of a generation before.
gpt
For how many people would you require accommodations?
human
For my humble self only,
gpt
It can, I think, be done, said the clerk, giving him a pleasant smile. Then his face took on an expression of contrition.
human
I hope, venerable one, that you will not think this miserable creature too bold if he asks for your papers?
gpt
Not at all, said Candron, taking a billfold from his inside coat pocket.
human
Such is the law, and the law of the People of China is to be always respected.
gpt
Your chop, venerable one.