Quinola When we saw that the duke had not a maravedi about him, we left him where he was. As I was the least culpable of all the gang, I was charged to take him home; in adjusting his pockets, which had been turned inside out, I found the letter which he had written to you, and, learning your position at the court, I understood-- The Marchioness That your fortune was made? Quinola Not at all--that my life was in danger. The Marchioness Indeed? Quinola To whom are you speaking? Quinola or Lavradi? The Marchioness Lavradi shall have his pardon. What does Quinola desire? To enter my service? Quinola Foundling children are of gentle birth; Quinola will deliver your letter to you with asking a maravedi, without obliging you to do anything unworthy of you, and he expects that you will refrain from desiring the services of a poor devil who carries under his wallet the heart of the Cid. The Marchioness How dear you are going to cost me, fellow! Quinola You said to me just now, "my friend." The Marchioness Were you not my enemy? Quinola On account of that word I trust you, madame, and intend to tell you everything. But here--do not laugh--you must promise--I wish-- The Marchioness You wish? Quinola I wish--to speak to the king--at the moment when he passes on his way to the chapel; I desire you to lend favor to my request. The Marchioness But what are you going to ask him? Quinola The most simple thing in the world--an audience for my master. The Marchioness Explain yourself, for time presses. Quinola Madame, I am the servant of a philosopher; and if the mark of genius is poverty, we have a great deal too much genius, madame. The Marchioness To the point.