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.