Medici
Your wife, Signor, said otherwise. And she is a rare judge of values. (Bows.) A faultless critic! (Bows to her.)
Paulo
The Prince di Medici knows.
Lucia
(To Paulo.) Oh, do not anger him. And think a little of me. You forget the risk—for your sake—that I ran—(imploring) your career——
Paulo
(Watches her thoughtfully, weighing things that perplex him.) Love led you a strange errand.
Lucia