18.
Battista
Sir,I know for certain that he has no longer one, Chiberti
has attached them all.
Filippo
Tho is Ghiberti?
Battista
Dhiberti is eaptain of the cavalry! He is at the San Stefano
Gate!
Filippo
Then go unto another! Seek by
still-go into the city
Marsiglio,--better
And buy them of the mercenaries!
Battista
sir!
Filippo
take money, as much as you require! But get the horses!
And be not long about it! Go! When you have them,
Then listen to all that is worth while reporting.
One other thing: on your way listen to any
News from the towards, whichureets
Are free,where –
Heoneils inrerrupts himself)
through which one can escape if possible.
And when—But go!
Calls after him.)
Battista!
Battista
Dear Sir?
Filippo-
This is for you alone.
Now goduickly and return quickly.
(Exit Battista.)
Filippo
(Alone.Leaves the steps and hastens, as if he had heard
something, again through path C. to back, then he comes down
stage slowly and begins to speak.)