Don Ramon
If he takes my advice, we are sure of success.
Sarpi
The viceroy has great hopes from your learned co-operation.
Fontanares Surely I am dreaming! Is it possible they are raising up a rival to me?
Sarpi
No! senor; but a guide who is able to save you from failure.
Fontanares
Who told you I needed one?
Marie
O Alfonso! But suppose that Don Ramon could insure your success?
Fontanares
Ah! Even she has lost confidence in me!
Marie
They say he is so learned!
Lothundiaz Presumptuous man! He thinks that he knows more than all the learned in the world.
Sarpi I was induced to come here on account of a question which has been raised and has filled the viceroy with anxiety; you have had in your possession for nearly ten months a ship belonging to the state, and you must now render an account of the loan.