human
My cousin Messour, he said,
gpt
That is all very fine, my young sir, but it seems to me you are a great dreamer. Have you the money to keep up that style?
human
It is true, sir, said Said, blushing,
gpt
Your father, boy, laughed the merchant.
human
I really think the sun must have affected your brain. You don't suppose, do you, that I believe the fable you made up for my benefit? I know all the rich men in Balsora, but no Benezar. Besides, do you think the disappearance of a whole caravan would pass unnoticed? And then, you bare-faced liar, that story about Selim! Why, that man is noted for his cruelty; and do you mean to tell me that he allowed the murderer of his son to go free--and that, too, without ransom? Oh, you shameless liar!
gpt
Indeed, I have spoken the truth, cried Said.
human
I have no proof of my words, and can only swear to you that I have spoken no falsehood. If you will not help me then I must appeal to the Caliph.
gpt
Really! scoffed the little man;