Interlude III
6. The same treat. The feast of the girl is made up of fig-peckers (birds that feed on figs), lampreys (eel-like fish esteemed a delicacy), and red wine from [Breganze], a town noted for its wines.
17. Spring's come, etc. These girls are well differentiated. The "first girl" is set apart from the others by her superior refinement, by her longing for her country home, and by her unhappiness with Cecco. The "third girl" seems to be the leader in the plan against Pippa.
22. Deuzans, etc. Varieties of apples.
64. Ortolans. Birds about the size of larks, and an expensive delicacy.
66. Polenta. A coarse corn-meal pudding.
89. Great rich handsome Englishman. Bluphocks, who has been hired by the Intendant to lure Pippa into evil courses.
Night
1. Monsignor. The Bishop has come from Messina in Sicily to take possession of his dead brother's estate. The "Ugo" to whom he speaks is the Intendant mentioned at the beginning of Interlude II.
4. Benedicto benedicatur. A form of blessing for the repast. "Let it be consecrated with a good saying."