With a good opening, and some knowledge of the law, a small sum would be enough." "It is a career, as I said," repeated Marzio.

"But five thousand francs would not give you an introduction to it." "Five thousand francs!" exclaimed Carnesecchi, with a scornful laugh.
"With five thousand francs you had better play at the lottery.

After all, if you lose, it is nothing." "It is a great deal of money, Sor Gasparo," replied the chiseller.

"When you have made it little by little--then you know what it means." "Perhaps.

But we have been standing here more than a quarter of an hour, and I have a client waiting for me about a big affair, an affair of millions." "Bacchus!" ejaculated Marzio.