Quinola What? I do not know what you mean! You dazzle me. Is there such a sum? Two thousand doubloons! That means to be a land-holder, to own a house, a servant, a horse, a wife, an income; to be protected instead of being chased by the Holy Brotherhood!—What must I do to gain it?
Avaloros You must assist me in obtaining a contract for the mutual advantage of your master and myself.
Quinola I understand! To tangle him up. O my conscience, that is very fine! But, dear conscience, be silent for a while; let me forget you for a few days, and we will live comfortably together for the rest of my life.
Avaloros (to Sarpi)
We have him.
Sarpi (to Avaloros)
He is fooling us! If he were in earnest he would not talk thus.
Quinola I suppose you won't give me the two thousand doubloons in gold until after the treaty has been signed.
Sarpi (with eagerness)
You can have it before.
Quinola
You don't mean it! (Holding out his hand) Give it me then.
Avaloros As soon as you sign notes of hand for the amounts which have already matured.
Quinola The Grand Turk himself never offered the bowstring with greater delicacy.