"I think that you are mistaken."
"In your opinion, then, it's not possible for any one to love me?"
"I don't say that."
"But you think it?"
Benvenuto smiled, for he saw that he had found a way to make Catherine speak.
"But there is some one who loves me, and that's the truth," continued Scozzone.
Benvenuto made another gesture indicating incredulity.
"He loves me more than you ever loved me, more than you ever will love me, monsieur, do you understand?"
Benvenuto began to laugh heartily.
"I am very curious to know who this gallant Médor is," he said.