Zinida
I didn't talk to Bezano. You know what I think, my friend? You, too, are superfluous here. [Silence.]
He
How do you want me to take that, Zinida?
Zinida
Just as I said. In fact, Consuelo sold herself for nothing. What is the Baron worth, with his poor millions? People say that you are clever, too clever perhaps; tell me then, for how much could one buy me?
He
[Looking as if he were pricing her]: Only for a crown.
Zinida
A baron's crown?