human
I have come, my sweet daughter, as an ambassadress from my son, the heir of his father's wealth and titles, earnestly to press his suit, began the Marchioness;
gpt
I am highly flattered by the honour you do me, Senhora Marqueza, answered the young lady,
human
Do I hear aright? exclaimed the Marqueza, with surprise, and a degree of anger in her tone.
gpt
Can you, whom I already look upon in the light of a daughter, dream of disobedience to your father's commands, and refuse my son's proffered alliance? Such a thing is impossible. Have you not constantly given me reason to suppose that you would throw no difficulty in the way,--then why this sudden and unaccountable change of opinion? But I know that these words do not express your feelings: they were uttered more from a freak of maiden bashfulness, than from any confirmed determination. To such folly, however, you must not yield. Think well again before you give your final answer; for of such as that you before uttered I cannot be the bearer.
human
If such is the will of my father, that I should wed, I will follow it, she said;
gpt
My sweet daughter, you have made me most happy, exclaimed the Marchioness, folding her in an affectionate embrace.
human
My beloved son, on whom you know every sentiment of my heart is placed, will hasten to throw himself at your feet; but say, my fair child, when you will crown his joy, by bestowing that hand he prizes so much?
gpt
I would petition for a short delay, returned the lovely girl;
human
I will not, at present, urge you to fix an earlier time, though I would have wished it sooner; but perhaps my son may have more influence, said the Marqueza, smiling.
gpt
I must now go to relieve his mind of the anxiety which oppresses it, and before long, expect your loving bridegroom here.