You have gone over to the enemy, you are Paolo's man, and if I tolerate you here any longer it is merely because I have taught you something, and you are worth your wages.

As for the way I have treated you during all these years, I cannot imagine how I could have been such a fool.

I should think anybody might see through your hypocritical ways." "Go on," said Gianbattista calmly.

"You know our bargain of last night" "I will risk that.

If I see any signs of your amiable temper I will have you arrested for threatening my life.