But I do not mind calumny. But to have this cup to
drink is too much. You made a senseless contract with me, you now
shall sign another, or you will see me dash my work to fragments, and
keep my secret buried here. (He strikes his hand on his heart.)
Mathieu Magis
Ah! senor, you will not do that. That would be theft, a piece of
rascality of which a great man is incapable.
Fontanares
You seize upon my integrity as a weapon by which you would insure the
success of monstrous injustice.
Mathieu Magis
Listen, I wish to have nothing to do with this matter, and if you will
come to an understanding with Don Ramon, a most excellent man, I will
yield all my rights to him.
Fontanares
Don Ramon?
Quinola
Yes, the philosopher whom all Barcelona sets up in opposition to you.
Fontanares
After all, I have solved the last problem, and glory and fortune will
attend the future current of my life.
Quinola
Your words seem to indicate that there is still a part to be supplied
in the machinery.
Fontanares
A trifle--a matter of some hundred ducats.
Mathieu Magis
Such a sum could not be raised from all that you have here, if it were
sold by authority of government, counting the costs.
Quinola
Carrion! Will you get out?
Mathieu Magis
If you humor Don Ramon, he doubtless will be willing to give you the
assistance of his credit. (Turns to Quinola) As for you, gallows-bird,
if ever you fall into my hands, I will get even with you.
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