You will express to him my gratitude for his kindness, and you will say furthermore these words: 'Mr.Warner cannot carry back into Italy a present for himself and a refusal for his Prince.'" Wogan spoke with so much dignity that the treasurer had no words to answer him.

He stood utterly bewildered; he stared at the jewel.
"Here is a quandary!" he exclaimed.

"I do declare every circumstance of me trembles," and shaking his head he went away.

But in a little he came again.
"His Highness distinguishes you, Mr.Warner, with imperishable honours.
His Highness solicits your company to a solitary dinner.

You shall dine with him alone.