"I must have rooms with plenty of fresh air, looking out upon the river." "There are none but the handsome rooms in the visitor's quarters, where my husband's niece has hers, Sick persons of the family have often lain there, but for such humble folk--you understand ?" "No--I am deaf," replied the physician.
"Oh, I know that," laughed Neforis.

"But those rooms are really just refurnished for exalted guests." "It would be hard to find any more exalted than such as these, sick unto death," replied Philippus.

"They are nearer to God in Heaven than you are; to your advantage I believe.

Here, you people! Carry these poor souls up to the guests' rooms.".