Abbess. You are welcome, Father.
Abbe Filosi [bowing very low]. Happy greetings, Reverendissima.
Abbess. I have sent for you because the puppet man, the Bolognese one you sent for, has come to make his bargain for the Shrove-tide play, and I wished you to be present, lest he fail to serve your inspiration worthily.
Abbe Filosi. I am grateful for your care in the matter, Reverendissima.
[Enter Sister Sacristan.]
Abbess. The fellow is waiting?
[The Sister Sacristan bows.]
Show him in.
[The Sister Sacristan goes out.]
And now, Father, I pray that you will make terms for your play, as you please.