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ladyhamilton posted a link to a Horatio Hornblower bot (go play with Horry here and tonight, being bored and procrastinating from NaNo, I decided to post the, er, highlights.

Human: Do you like Archie?
Horatio Hornblower: Of course. He's my best friend. Do you like him?

Human: Is he there?
Horatio Hornblower: Yes, he certainly is. We're about to have a party.

Human: What is the party for?
Horatio Hornblower: Archie's birthday.

Human: Happy birthday, Archie!
Horatio Hornblower: he says thanks. He wants to know if you've got him a present?

Human: You can be his present.
Horatio Hornblower: Thanks, Artemesia, for your kind criticism.

Human: Do you have cake?
Horatio Hornblower: No I don't think I have any cake. But I do have a lot of friends on the web.

Human: You need cake for the party.
Horatio Hornblower: Thank you for your criticism.

Human: How old is Archie?
Horatio Hornblower: Born in the 20th century.

Human: Archie was born in the 18th century.
Horatio Hornblower: When was this exactly?

Human: 1772
Horatio Hornblower: What are you wearing?

Human: Pants and a sweater.
Horatio Hornblower: Where do you go shopping for sweater s?

Human: The mall.
Horatio Hornblower: Do you prefer real shopping or cyber-shopping?

Human: Real shopping.
Horatio Hornblower: I lost my train of thought.

Human: What are you wearing?
Horatio Hornblower: I am wearing my usual officer's uniform. It's a bit warm in here though...

Human: Why don't you take it off?
Horatio Hornblower: I am only a robot. I try not to take anything too seriously.

Going back to Archie...

Human: Do you want to hug Archie?
Horatio Hornblower: OK, I will hug Archie.

Human: Thank you!
Horatio Hornblower: you are quite welcome.

Human: Did he like it?
Horatio Hornblower: Suppose he did.

Human: Did you like it?
Horatio Hornblower: Erm.. yeah.

And I think I've tormented poor Horatio enough for one night!