Elise is in Capri seeking a business deal with Grand Duke Goatbeard.” Wasn't Capri spelled with a "K" before? Did I miss something?- It "is"common for guests to stay at the estates they are visiting.
If it's not out of character, I felt like Andelbert's comment - “While I do love baking bread, I prefer my life here” - might have ended with "as he gazed at Maria". : )
And while I'm thinking of it, I love hearing the characters say "Excellent!" It may not fit the historical context completely, but it's fun (and I can hear you saying it, Mark). : )
Your first comment: It certainly could have ended with "as he gazed at Maria." Or "he stole a glance at Maria." But my concern is it would be too similar to:
"I am afraid I ate too much bread. It is impossible to resist.”
“It is that,” Maria said. Then she looked at Andelbert and said, “So is the baker.”
Which is in the same chapter.
Your second comment: 🤣 I didn't intend "excellent" to be used as slang, in a Wayne's World kind of way. And I doubt anyone said "awesome" at the time, so I settled on "excellent." Just as a pleased acknowledgment.
Since nobody is speaking English, I did not read "excellent" as, literally, "excellent," but more whatever the local expression for "really good thing!" is. I just accept that everything is being translated automatically and idiomatically and I don't worry about it.
Unless I run across "Excellent, dude!" or something like that. But in your case, I would just point out you misspelled "duke" and carry on. 😉
Elise is in Capri seeking a business deal with Grand Duke Goatbeard.” Wasn't Capri spelled with a "K" before? Did I miss something?- It "is"common for guests to stay at the estates they are visiting.
Yes, Kapri with a K. And the missing "is". Gracias!
If it's not out of character, I felt like Andelbert's comment - “While I do love baking bread, I prefer my life here” - might have ended with "as he gazed at Maria". : )
And while I'm thinking of it, I love hearing the characters say "Excellent!" It may not fit the historical context completely, but it's fun (and I can hear you saying it, Mark). : )
Your first comment: It certainly could have ended with "as he gazed at Maria." Or "he stole a glance at Maria." But my concern is it would be too similar to:
"I am afraid I ate too much bread. It is impossible to resist.”
“It is that,” Maria said. Then she looked at Andelbert and said, “So is the baker.”
Which is in the same chapter.
Your second comment: 🤣 I didn't intend "excellent" to be used as slang, in a Wayne's World kind of way. And I doubt anyone said "awesome" at the time, so I settled on "excellent." Just as a pleased acknowledgment.
Thanks for commenting, Tim. 😀
Since nobody is speaking English, I did not read "excellent" as, literally, "excellent," but more whatever the local expression for "really good thing!" is. I just accept that everything is being translated automatically and idiomatically and I don't worry about it.
Unless I run across "Excellent, dude!" or something like that. But in your case, I would just point out you misspelled "duke" and carry on. 😉
HA, HA! Grand Dude Goatbeard.
Yes, that is what I intended. I have no idea what they would say for "that is a good thing that I am pleased with" so I went with "excellent."