I am curious, Madonna, to watch you.

SANCIA.

I am veiled.

DJEM.

Ah, you are not carnal enough to be veiled. Some of our treasure is in caskets, some exposed. To some men it is the knowledge of what is hidden that animates; to others—

SANCIA.

See, I unveil.

DJEM.

It is useless, Madonna; you are a spot....

CESARE.