Manr. True, but there is the danger that, while I seek the lost toga, I shall lose both my tunic and shirt.
Tam. This indeed often happens, but he who risks nothing does not become rich.
Manr. This is the opinion of metal-diggers.
Tam. Also of the Janus in the middle of Antwerp.
II. The Playing—Drawing Lots
Val. It is quite right. We can only play four at a time. We are five. Let us cast lots as to who shall be the spectator of the others.
Manr. I will be the one, without any casting of lots.
Val. No such thing! Wrong should be done to none. No one’s will, but chance, shall decide this. He to whom the first king falls in dealing, he shall sit as lazy spectator, and if any dispute shall arise, he shall be judge.
Lup. Here are two whole packs of cards; one is Spanish, the other French.