"Remove thy mask. Men of fair dealing need not hide the features which nature has given them."
"You speak nothing but truths, Signor Frontoni, which is little remarkable considering thy opportunities of looking into the motives of men. There is little in my face to pay you for the trouble of casting a glance at it. I would as lief do as others in this gay season, if it be equally agreeable to you."
"Do as thou wilt; but I pray thee to give me the same permission."
"There are few so bold as to dispute thy pleasure, Signore."
"It is, to be alone."
"Cospetto! There is not a man in Venice who would more gladly consult it, if my master's errand were fairly done!" muttered Gino, between his teeth. "I have here a packet, which it is my duty to put into your hands, Signore, and into those of no other."
"I know thee not—thou hast a name?"
"Not in the sense in which you speak, Signore. As to that sort of reputation I am as nameless as a foundling."
"If thy master is of no more note than thyself the packet may be returned."
"There are few within the dominions of St. Mark of better lineage or of fairer hopes than the Duke of Sant' Agata."