"He is a good artist, he loves the work, he always does his best! When he says he can do nothing better than what he has already finished, I believe him." "So much the better," replied the Cardinal.

"But we must see the work before deciding.

You seem to have great faith in your brother's good intentions, Don Paolo.

Is it not true?
Dear me! You were almost angry with me for suggesting that he might be too busy to undertake my commission." "Angry! I angry?
Your Eminence is unjust.

Marzio puts much conscience into his work.