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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'It was by such sweet words of excellent import that the father endeavoured to pacify his daughter afflicted with woe and oppressed by anger.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Know, then, O Devayani, that he that mindeth not the evil speeches of...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Thus addressed by Sukra, Yayati then walked round the Brahmana. And the king then went through the auspicious ceremony of marriage according to the rites of the scriptures. And having received from Sukra this rich treasure of the excellent Devayani with ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Yayati, the son of Nahusha, thus cursed by the angry Usanas, was then divested of his youth and immediately overcome by decrepitude. And Yayati said, O son of Bhrigu, I have not yet been satiated with youth or with Devayani. Therefore, O Brahmana, be gra...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I told him that the whole country between the rivers Ganga and Yamuna was his. That is, indeed, the central region of the Earth, while the out-lying regions are to be the dominions of thy brothers. I also told him that those without anger were ever superior to those under its sw...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "The person again, who, with passions under complete control, adopteth the vow of silence, refraining from action and entertaining no desire, achieveth success. Why shouldst thou not, indeed, reverence the man who liveth on clean food, who refraineth from ever injuring others, wh...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'It was thus that the illustrious king Yayati of high achievements, rescued by his collateral descendants, ascended to heaven, leaving the earth and covering the three worlds with the fame of his deeds.'" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "This (Bharata) is equal unto the Vedas: it is holy and excellent. It bestoweth wealth, fame, and life. Therefore, it should be listened to by men with rapt attention." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana said, 'The maiden then, hearing those soft and sweet words of the smiling monarch, and remembering her promise to the Vasus, addressed the king in reply. Of faultless features, the damsel sending a thrill of pleasure into the heart by every word she uttered, said, O...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Having said this, Bhishma helped the beautiful maiden into his chariot. On arriving with her at Hastinapura, he told Santanu everything as it had happened. And the assembled kings, jointly and individually, applauded his extraordinary act and said, He is...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "At heart I had chosen the king of Saubha for my husband. He had, in his heart, accepted me for his wife. This was also approved by my father. At the self-choice ceremony also I would have chosen him as my lord. Thou art conversant with all the dictates of virtue, knowing all thi...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "It was thus that the line of Vali was perpetuated, in days of old, by a great Rishi. And it was thus also that many mighty bowmen and great car- warriors wedded to virtue, sprung in the Kshatriya race from the seed of Brahmanas. Hearing this, O mother, do as thou likest, as rega...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana said, 'There was a Brahmana known by the name of Mandavya. He was conversant with all duties and was devoted to religion, truth and asceticism. The great ascetic used to sit at the entrance of his hermitage at the foot of a tree, with his arms upraised in the observ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "O, the fame of the achievements of Santanu, that tiger among kings, and of the wise Bharata, which were about to die, hath been revived by Pandu. They who robbed before the Kurus of both territory and wealth have been subjugated by Pandu--the tiger of Hastinapura--and made to pa...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana said, 'Their names, O king, according to the order of birth, are Duryodhana, Yuyutsu, Duhsasana, Duhsaha, Duhsala, Jalasandha, Sama, Saha, Vinda and Anuvinda, Durdharsha, Suvahu, Dushpradharshana, Durmarshana and Durmukha, Dushkarna, and Karna; Vivinsati and Vikarna...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Saying this, that deer, afflicted with grief gave up the ghost; and Pandu also was plunged in woe at the sight.'" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Hearing these words of the ascetics, Pandu, remembering the loss of his procreative powers owing to the curse of the deer, began to reflect deeply. And calling his wedded wife the excellent Kunti, unto him, he told her in private, Strive thou to raise of...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana said, 'Thus addressed by his loving wife, king Pandu, well- acquainted with all rules of morality, replied in these words of virtuous import," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Then Kunti, that best of women, thus addressed by her lord, said, So be it." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "The wise do not sanction a fourth delivery even in a season of distress. The woman having intercourse with four different men is called a Swairini (wanton), while she having intercourse with five becometh a harlot. Therefore, O learned one, as thou art well-acquainted with the s...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Having said this, the daughter of the king of Madras, the wedded wife of Pandu, ascended the funeral pyre of her lord, that bull among men.'" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'The ascetics with Guhyakas, having said this unto the Kurus, instantly disappeared in the very sight of the people. And beholding the Rishis and the Siddhas thus vanish in their sight like vapoury forms appearing and disappearing in the skies, the citize...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Let these become my children," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "So be it," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Thus addressed by Drupada, the mighty son of Bharadwaja became filled with wrath, and reflecting for a moment, made up his mind as to his course of action. Seeing the insolence of the Panchala king, he...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Do ye repair unto Bhishma and describe to him my likeness and skill. The mighty one will recognize me." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "So be it," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Thus addressed by the son of Bharadwaja, Bhishma said unto him, String thy bow, O Brahmana, and make the Kuru princes accomplished in arms. Worshipped by the Kurus, enjoy with a glad heart to thy fill every comfort in their abode. Thou art the absolute l...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Then Drona, that foremost of all Angira's sons first addressed Yudhishthira saying, O irrepressible one, aim with thy arrow and shoot as soon as I give the order." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Behold, O prince, that bird on top of the tree."...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "None else in this world will ever become a superior bowman to thee. Vanquished thou shall never be by any foe, and thy achievements will be great." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "dexterously" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Well done! Well done!" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Are the mountains splitting or is the earth itself rending asunder, or is the welkin resounding with the roar of gathering clouds?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Vaisampayana said, 'At that very moment, seated on a golden seat, with parched paddy and with flowers and...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Then there arose a confused murmur amongst the spectators approving of Duryodhana's speech. The sun, however, went down, but prince Duryodhana taking Karna's hand led him out of the arena lighted with countless lamps. And, O king, the Pandavas also, acco...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Listen, O monarch, to the history of a jackal dwelling in days of yore in the forest and fully acquainted with the science of politics. There was a wise jackal, mindful of his own interests who lived in the company of four friends, viz., a tiger, a mouse, a wolf, and a mongoose....
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Having delivered himself thus Kanika returned to his abode, while the Kuru king Dhritarashtra became pensive and melancholy.'" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "O father, I have heard the parting citizens utter words of ill omen. Passing thee by, and Bhishma too, they desire the son of Pandu to be their king. Bhishma will sanction this, for he will not rule the kingdom. It seems, therefore, that the citizens are endeavouring to inflict ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "If, sir, you know this house to be so inflammable, it would then be well for us to return thither where we had taken up our quarters first." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "It seems to me that we should rather continue to live here in seeming unsuspiciousness but all t...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I think there is some town not far off from this forest. These all are asleep, so I will sit awake. And this will slake their thirst after they rise refreshed from sleep." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "O Rakshasa woman, I will not, from fear of thy wicked brother, aw...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "So be it." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued 'While mother and son were thus talking with each other, they heard again, O king, another wail of sorrow proceeding from the Brahmana and his wife. Then Kunti quickly entered the inner apartments of that illustrious Brahmana, like unto a cow running towar...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Who is this fool, who desiring to go to the abode of Yama, eateth in my very sight the food intended for me?" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Thus questioned, O monarch, by those bulls among men, the Brahmana narrated all the particulars about the birth of Draupadi.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The king of the Panchalas, thus addressed by the wise son of Bharadwaja, told that be...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Having said so unto the Pandavas, the illustrious and blessed grandsire then bade them farewell. The great ascetic then left them and went to the place whence he had come.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Ye are without wives (though ye have c...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "King Samvarana thus addressed that damsel in the forest, who however, spoke not a word unto the monarch burning with desire. Instead, like lightning in the clouds, that large-eyed maiden quickly disappeared in the very sight of the monarch. The king then wandered through the who...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "A little while after, O Bharata, that best of monarchs, deprived of all his senses by the Rakshasa within him, beholding Saktri who had cursed him, said, 'Because thou hast pronounced on me this extraordinary curse, therefore, I shall begin my life of cannibalism by devouring th...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Aurva, O son, fierce thou hast been in thy asceticism. Thy power hath been witnessed by us. Be propitious unto the three worlds. O, control thy wrath. O child, it was not from incapacity that the Bhrigus of souls under complete contro...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vasishtha continued, 'The Pitris replied saying," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "O, throw this fire that is born of thy wrath and that desireth to consume the worlds, into the waters. That will do thee good. The worlds, indeed, are all dependent on water (as their ele...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Thus addressed by Pulastya, as also by the intelligent Vasishtha, that mighty Muni--the son of Saktri then brought that sacrifice to an end. And the Rishi cast the fire that he had ignited for the purpose of the Rakshasas' sacrifice into the deep woods on the north of the Himava...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Hear ye assembled kings, this is the bow, that is the mark, and these are the arrows. Shoot the mark through the orifice of the machine with these five sharpened arrows. Truly do I say that, possessed of lineage, beauty of persons, and strength whoever achieveth this great feat ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'When all the monarchs had desisted from stringing that bow, the high-souled Jishnu arose from among the crowd of Brahmanas seated in that assembly. And beholding Partha possessing the complexion of Indra's banner, advancing towards the bow, the principal...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Could the illustrious Vyasa himself (who had directed my sons to come to Panchala) have been guided by perverse intelligence?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'The sons of Pandu, then, hearing those words of their eldest brother, began to revolv...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Oh, where hath Krishna gone? Who hath taken her away? Hath any Sudra or anybody of mean descent, or hath a tribute-paying Vaisya by taking my daughter away, placed his dirty foot on my head? O son, hath that wreath of flowers been thrown away on a grave-yard? Hath any Kshatriya ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'After this, O Bharata, Yudhishthira, Kunti and Dhrishtadyumna discoursed upon this matter. Just at that time, however, the island-born (Vyasa), O monarch, came there in course of his wanderings.'" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Vaisampayana co...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Having heard these words of the monarch, Vidura said, O king, let thy understanding remain so without change for a hundred years!" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "We cannot, O king, speak of any transgression in the presence of Vidura! We have ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "With thy ministers and sons, O monarch, listen to what I say. King Dhritarashtra, with ministers, sons, and friends, hath with a joyous heart, O king, repeatedly enquired after thy welfare. And, O monarch, he hath been highly pleased with this alliance with thee. So also, O king...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "O great Muni, whose sons were Asuras called Sunda and Upasunda? Whence arose that dissension amongst them, and why did they slay each other? Whose daughter also was this Tilottama for whose love the maddened brothers killed each other? Was she an Apsara (water nymph) or the daug...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'The illustrious Pandavas, thus addressed by the great Rishi Narada, consulting with one another, established a rule amongst themselves in the presence of the celestial Rishi himself endued with immeasurable energy. And the rule they made was that when on...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Obtaining then the king's permission, Arjuna prepared himself for a forest-life; and he went to the forest to live there for twelve years.'" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana said, 'Thus addressed by the daughter of the king of the Nagas, the son of Kunti did everything she desired, making virtue his motive. The mighty Arjuna, spending the night in the mansion of the Naga rose with the sun in the morning. Accompanied by Ulupi he came bac...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Ye senseless men, what are ye doing, when Janardana sitteth silent? Without knowing what is in his mind, vainly do we roar in wrath! Let the high-souled Krishna give out what he proposeth. Accomplish promptly what he desireth to do." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Exc...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'At that sacrifice of Swetaki, Agni had drunk clarified butter for twelve years. Indeed, clarified butter had been poured into Agni's mouth in a continuous stream for that period. Having drunk so much butter, Agni, satiated, desired not to drink butter ag...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Protected from Indra by Krishna and Partha, Agni gifted with great intelligence, burned that forest for five and ten days. And while the forest burned Agni spared only six of its dwellers, viz., Aswasena, Maya, and four birds called Sarngakas.'" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'O monarch, thus praised by Mandapala, Agni was gratified with that Rishi of immeasurable energy; and the god, well- pleased, replied, What good can I do to thee?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "While thou burnest the forest of Khandava, spare ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Then Agni did what the Sarngakas asked him to do, telling them of his intentions. And, O Janamejaya, growing in strength, he began then to consume the forest of Khandava.'" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'After this, all his children came forward to worship him. And he also began to speak kindly towards them all, giving them every assurance.'" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Vaisampayana continued, 'Then Partha asked from Indra all his weapons. At this Sakra of great splendour, having fixed the time for giving them, said, When the illustrious Madhava becomes pleased with thee, then, O son of Pandu, I will give thee all my weapons! O prince of Kuru's...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "No; you're stronger than I am. You can hold this up better." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Nay, 'twas but twice, Giles." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Lord, now do I beseech thee--" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "What a very strange-looking person, Mrs. Ebley said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Of what nation can he be? Erasmus, have you observed him?" }, { "from": "human", "value": "I could not say with certainty, my dear. A northerner evidently--but whether Swe...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Pardon," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I call such an appearance sacrilegious, Mrs. Ebley said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A man has no right to imitate one of the blessed apostles in these modern days; it is very bad taste." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I do wish Eustace would not talk such cant, she said to herself." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Even in this he is unable to be natural--and I am sure I shall not feel a thing like he describes when I stand in St. Peter's. I believe I would rather go into the Pantheo...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I never have had a taste for sculpture, Mrs. Ebley said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "People may call it what names they please, but I consider it immoral and indecent." }, { "from": "human", "value": "A wonder to me, the Uncle Erasmus joined in," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Dearest Eustace, she had written," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Mademoiselle, a very deep voice said in English," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Monsieur!" }, { "from": "human", "value": "Good, he murmured." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "One has to be courageous to do what is unconventional, even if it is n...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I observed you last night, he went on." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I am accustomed to judge of character rapidly--it is a habit I have acquired during my travels in foreign lands--when I cannot use the standard of my own. You are weary of a number of things, and y...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "You were taken to the Sistine Chapel, of course, he went on," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "My uncle and aunt do not care much for sculpture, Miss Rawson said, now regaining her composure," }, { "from": "human", "value": "I have a nymph in my house at hom...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Will you tell me from where you come? she asked with sweet bashfulness, raising two eyes as soft as brown velvet." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "You speak English so very well--one cannot guess." }, { "from": "human", "value": "I am a Russian, he said sim...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "My Christian name is Stella, she said, rather quickly, then added nervously:" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I am engaged to Mr. Eustace Medlicott, an English clergyman--we are going to be married in September next." }, { "from": "human", "value": "And thi...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "A number of things can happen in four months. Are you looking forward to your life as the wife of a priest--but I understand it is different in England to in my country--there I could not recommend the situation to you." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "No--do--not go--I have disturbed you--I am sorry, he pleaded." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Listen, there is a great reception at your Embassy to-morrow night--for one of our Royal Family who is here. You will go, perhaps. If so, I will do so also, although I dislik...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Very civil of the Embassy to send us a card for the reception to-morrow night, Stella; I am glad we wrote names when we arrived. Your Aunt Caroline bids you accept, as her spectacles are upstairs." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Your aunt will be ready to go out again now, the Uncle Erasmus announced, as Stella placed her acceptance in the envelope." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "You had better go up and put your hat on, my dear." }, { "from": "human", "value": "I was just finish...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "He would greatly disapprove of our having conversed--the uncle--is it not so? How long are you going to stay in Rome?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A week--ten days, perhaps," }, { "from": "human", "value": "Perhaps, in that case, I can afford to wait un...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "The notion surprises you, one sees, Count Roumovski went on," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I suppose it is," }, { "from": "human", "value": "I submit to no authority--I mean, as to the controlling of my actions and wishes. We must all submit to the laws ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I do not know if they will rest--I cannot say--I--" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "There is no need to answer now, he said softly." }, { "from": "human", "value": "If fate means us to be happy, she will arrange it--I think you will come." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I must go now--good-bye," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "It is not good-bye, the Russian answered gravely." }, { "from": "human", "value": "By six o'clock, we shall be driving in the Borghese Gardens and hearing the nightingales sing." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I have found out the name of the peculiar-looking foreigner who sat near us last night, Canon Ebley said, as they drove to the Lateran in a little Roman Victoria," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I think it is quite dreadful, Mrs. Ebley sniffed," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "I wonder that man is not ashamed to be seen in a respectable place, she snapped," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I really cannot help it, my dear, Canon Ebley replied, irritably," }, { "from": "human", "value": "Erasmus!" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "You have no wrap, he said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I thought you would not have, so I had prepared this, and he indicated a man's gray Russian, unremarkable-looking cloak, which, however, proved to be lined with fine sable," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "You are like a little frightened bird, he said presently." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "And there is nothing to cause you the least fear. We shall soon come to the lovely gardens, and watch the lowering sun make its beautiful effects in the trees, and we shall hear ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Do not be so nervous, her companion said gently." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "I always calculate the chances before I suggest another person's risking anything for me. They are a million to one that anyone could recognize you in that veil and that cloak; believe me...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "You do not care at all now for the good clergy-man you are affianced to, he said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "No--do not be angry-I am not asking a question, I am stating a fact--when lives have been hedged and controlled and retenu like yours has been, even the f...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "We have at least snatched some moments of pleasure, have we not? the owner whispered," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Perhaps I will," }, { "from": "human", "value": "When I was hunting lions in Africa I learned to keep my intelligence awake, he said calml...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Stella--that means star--it is a beautiful name--I can believe you could be a star to shine upon any man's dark night--because you have a pure spirit, although it has been muffled by circumstances for all these years." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "If you will get ou...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "It has been a very great pleasure to me, he said, and nothing more; no" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "or" } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Eustace has been preparing this delightful surprise--I knew of it, the Aunt Caroline said, with conscious pride," }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Thank you, aunt," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Them naked creatures," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Would you like to rest here, Martha, you old dear? Miss Rawson said." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "There is not a creature about, and I will walk round and join you from the other side." } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "Good morning, mademoiselle, he said gravely." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Mars is a strong attraction. I knew I should presently find you here--so when I caught sight of your spiritual outline across the garden, I came and--waited." }, { "from": "human", ...
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "It would be nice out of doors--but--" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Do not let us be deprived of pleasure by any buts--there is one out there who will warn us when your maid wakes. See-- and he advanced toward the entrance door," } ]
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[ { "from": "human", "value": "It is so agreeable to let the body move from place to place, and remain in a peaceful aloofness of the spirit all the time, he said at last." }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "To watch all the rushing currents which dominate human beings when they do not know how to mani...