A gentleman, Don Marzio, enters
Ridolfo [aside]—Here is the man who never stops talking, and always must have it his own way.
Marzio—Coffee.
Ridolfo—At once, sir.
Marzio—What's the news, Ridolfo?
Ridolfo—I couldn't say, sir.
Marzio—Has no one appeared here at your café yet?
Ridolfo—'Tis quite early still.
Marzio—Early? It has struck nine already.
Ridolfo—Oh no, honored sir, 'tis not seven yet.