NOTARY.

An old prophet who changes shape a hundred times and as swiftly as our Pope. Now for the ways of the world, now for the ways of God, and back to old ways once more!

A WOMAN.

Why are Pasquino’s arms made creatures? See, a bull....

NOTARY.

The arms of the Borgia. Our Pasquin loves to bait that beast.

ANOTHER WOMAN.

And the snake?

NOTARY.

Hush! Am I Pasquino? The old prophet shall speak.