(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.