Marzio—I ordered it from London.
Ridolfo—They cheated you.
Marzio—Cheated me? How so? It is the very first quality.
Ridolfo—If it were a good one, it wouldn't be two hours wrong.
Marzio—It is always exactly right.
Ridolfo—But the watch says a quarter to seven, and you say it is nine.
Marzio—My watch is right.
Ridolfo—Then it really is a little before seven, as I said.
Marzio—You're an insolent fellow. My watch is right: you talk foolishly, and I've half a mind to box your ears. [His coffee is brought.]
Ridolfo [aside]—Oh, what a beast!