human
I came several days ago: my musical feast is already a thing of the past,
gpt
Indeed! And what then keeps you in Bayreuth?
human
I learned from your factotum Lüdecke, whom I met the day before yesterday, that you were coming, and so I determined to await your arrival.
gpt
It was kind of you to stay in this tiresome old hole just to see us. I call it very kind, she assured him, and Erika added, meekly,
human
So do I.
gpt
Let me offer you my best wishes on the occasion of your betrothal, Countess Erika.