GRACIOSA
And Uncle Lorenzo poisoned his soup, but a pet dog got at it first. That
was very unfortunate.

GUIDO
Yes, the dog seemed to think so, I remember.

GRACIOSA
However, perseverance is always rewarded. So I still hope that one or
another of my kinsmen will contrive to kill this Eglamore before I go to
court.

GUIDO
(_Sits at her feet._) Has my Lord Balthazar yet set a day for that
presentation?

GRACIOSA
Not yet.

GUIDO
I wish to have this Eglamore's accounts all settled by that date.

GRACIOSA
But in three months, Guido, I shall be sixteen. My sisters went to court
when they were sixteen.

GUIDO
In fact, a noble who is not rich cannot afford to continue supporting a
daughter who is salable in marriage.