(Breaks forth in merry laughter.)
FILIPO.
Holy Virgin, what's the matter with him!
KING PIETRO.
(Disconcerted.) It is the laughter of a madman.
THE KING.
(Laughing.) Surely, dear friends, you will permit me to laugh since I have been paid for being foolish.
KING PIETRO.
Give us some explanation of what is passing within you, Alexandrion!
THE KING.