human
Homesick, just at the nick of fortune? Do you know that a sub-lieutenancy is vacant in my company? Sub-lieutenant, with rank of a Colonel of Dragoons?
gpt
I did not.
human
You must ask for it.
gpt
That is out of the question, my lord. The gravity and humility of his demeanour astonished Grancey, who surveyed him quizzically.
human
Is this a new _rôle_, Répentigny, a part from _The Unconscious Philosopher_? Are you ill?
gpt
I am leaving Versailles.
human
Nonsense.
gpt
And France.
human
Never!
gpt
It is the case.
human
But I have named you for the sub-lieutenancy.
gpt
I must go, Baron.