of course, commendatore.
i never met him. i knew him only from his writings.
yes.
it is only temporary, until my confirmation by.
yes. packed and with an inventory. (he hesitates, and looks at
thank you, i am most happy to walk in this most magnificent of cities.
if your duty requires it.
and you have a new wedding ring on yours? la vita nuova?--
yes, it must be hard to be a policeman. is it hard? must one, then, be constantly suspicious?
i saw a man, somewhat fatigued. quickly dressed, a bit dishevelled. in the middle of the day.
my scar is a war-wound.
carpal-tunnel syndrome. from a life of typing. commendatore. history, a hazardous profession.
you resemble a figure from the della robia rondels, in your family's chapel at santa croce.
i have had the honor. (he bows and starts off.
i wonder no longer. you were out of the country.
i sense.
you have brought this perfume.  brought this perfume. back. back from america. to your new wife.  (he picks up his hand, and
you will be the first i call.
commendatore would you do me the honor of introducing me.
sadly, no. and i find that birth is one of the few things in life which study and a pleasant attitude can not amend. what do you think?
indeed i am. and the connection, between dante, and, in fact, between your illustrious forebears.  if you'd come with me, i could show you.
how unfortunate.
a wonderful country.
i have had many excellent meals there.
well, if you will excuse me. madame. what a pleasure.
ah, commendatore.  you, too, admire mozart.
if such there breathe, i'm sure you could unearth him.
take mine.
then, she, herself, possessed some knowledge of the greater world. how pleased am i to see you looking so well.
(as they exit, onto the street in front of the opera, and many cars and limos, pulling up to receive the exiting, et
how so?
and how good of you to remember it. then, this trip, then, is not a return to america.
and what was the trip before?
business. yes. how much better. to travel for the pure enjoyment of the thing, of the variety of the world. yes.
you suggested it was time to get something good to eat.
yes, i think i amused them. to what do i owe?
yes, yes, yes.
yes, of course, and we'll collect them. i won't be a minute.
can you make it out, can you make out the name on the plaque?