Medici

(Bows ironically.) “Must” to me! And “must” again! My gracious Lady Lucia forgets——

Lucia

Nothing. She remembers that her husband, first of all, is proud, as I have already warned you. He does not yet know that I have been to see you—you, of all men in the world.

Medici

(Frowning.) When you say “proud” you mean, I take it, jealous.

Lucia

I mean both. (Manner changing.) Oh, Prince, you promised—I have your word that you would be guided in this by me.

Medici