And the Grand Duke, much as he craves Geneva, will not spend over boldly." "No, I shall not move him with money." "With power and rank, then?
Will the Grand Duke make him Governor of Geneva?
No, for he dare not trust him.

And less than that, what is it to Syndic Blondel, whose word to-day is all but law in Geneva ?" "No, nor with power," Basterga answered quietly.
"Is it with revenge, then?
There are men I know who love revenge.

But he is not of the south, and at such a risk revenge were dearly bought." "No, nor with revenge," Basterga replied.
"A woman, then?
For that is all that is left," Grio rejoined in triumph.
Once he had spoken out, he had put himself on a level with his master; he had worsted him, or he was much mistaken.

"Perhaps, from the way you have played with the little prude below, it is a woman.

But they are plenty, even in Geneva, and he is rich and old." "No, nor with a woman." "Then with what ?" "With this!" Basterga replied.