no, no, signore. she wants you to come at once. oh, master. here is signor zanetto. i am trying to persuade him to come into the house. come along now, signor zanetto. my daughter is waiting for you. i'd never have believed it. surely you don't want her to come down to the street, do you? shame on you. i will come in. oh, excellent, excellent. come then. you're sure i have your permission? sir, you are welcome at any time, day or night. open house at any time. well, signor zanetto, the door is thrown wide open. - for me only? - for you only. for nobody else at all? well, certain friends of the house, of course. naturally, of course. all right. i'll come. and i can come and go just as i please. just as you please. take off my clothes, make myself at home? well, certainly. - have something to eat? - need you ask? i understand. after you, signore. signor zanetto, well, one word, if you please. he's wanting a tip. at your command. forgive the liberty, but pray tell me what beautiful little thing do you have in that little box? aha. the gentleman has seen the jewels. cert