human
We shall do better if we deal entirely frankly, Señora, said he.
gpt
Let us then waste no time. Frankly, then, it would seem that, now the Baroness von Ritz is off the scene, the Señora Yturrio would have all the better title and opportunity in the affections of--well, let us say, her own husband!
human
It is but one thing, one very little thing.
gpt
And what is that, Señor?
human
The signature of Señor Van Zandt, attaché for Texas, on this memorandum of treaty between the United States and Texas.
gpt
We are well advised that Señor Van Zandt is trafficking this very hour with England as against us, he explained.
human
We ask the gracious assistance of Señora Yturrio. In return we promise her--silence!
gpt
I can not--it is impossible! she exclaimed, as she glanced at the pages.
human
It is our ruin--!
gpt
No, Señora, said Calhoun sternly;
human
I have no control over Señor Van Zandt--he is the enemy of my country!
gpt
No, Señora, he said sternly;
human
You might, for instance, tell Mr. Polk, which is to say Mr. Van Zandt, that if his name goes on this little treaty for Texas, nothing will be said to Texas regarding his proposal to give Texas over to England. It might not be safe for that little fact generally to be known in Texas as it is known to me. We will keep it secret. You might ask Mr. Van Zandt if he would value a seat in the Senate of these United States, rather than a lynching rope! So much do I value your honorable acquaintance with Mr. Polk and with Mr. Van Zandt, my dear lady, that I do not go to the latter and _demand_ his signature in the name of his republic--no, I merely suggest to you that did _you_ take this little treaty for a day, and presently return it to me with his signature attached, I should feel so deeply gratified that I should not ask you by what means you had attained this most desirable result! And I should hope that if you could not win back the affections of a certain gentleman, at least you might win your own evening of the scales with him.