GUIDO
In fact, they are handsome stones.

GRACIOSA
Because it reminds me constantly of the hours which I have spent here
with my lute--

GUIDO
Oh, with your lute!

GRACIOSA
And with your pack of lovely jewels--

GUIDO
Yes, to be sure! with my jewels.

GRACIOSA
And with you.

GUIDO
There is again my gracious lady. Now, in reward for that, you shall
feast your eyes.

GRACIOSA
(_All eagerness._) And what have you to-day?

_GUIDO opens his pack. She bends above it with hands outstretched._

GUIDO
(_Taking out a necklace._) For one thing, pearls, black pearls, set with