- I don't believe in the righteousness of these wise men either,” he replies, then adds in a way that only the constable can hear. - But you shouldn't believe a woman's words, ever.
The last sentence was spoken aloud. The constable begins to massage his temples, and the lady drinks her glass in one gulp.
Two young women, dressed slightly more revealingly than is customary in such society, approach the group. Just a little, but enough to leave little room for speculation about their profession.
-- Noble gentlemen, you seem troubled,” they curtsy. - Perhaps we could entertain you with a dance?
-- Or ease your soul in another way?
e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers