“I will persuade you to nothing, I only tell you what I know.”
“And I tell you only what I do not believe. All the other incidents should have been effected by delusive arts, and Antonio’s appearance only be excepted?”
“The appearance of Antonio was no deception.”
“You will never make me believe it.”
“I cannot blame you for it.”
“Why not?”
“Because I have forfeited the right of deserving credit.”
The Duke was silent, viewing the Count attentively. The latter resumed: “Besides, it is very indifferent to me what you think of the matter. Hiermanfor may set you right.”
“How far are you connected with Hiermanfor?”
“Very much like you. He has made himself my master, and I am subservient to him.”