John of Paris (1816) - Page 9

par me with as much regard and eagerness as
the lord carried in the richest litter; it matters
little to me who my guests are, provided they are
honest.

LOREZZA, aside.

And that they pay well.

PÉDRIGO.

That is all I need. But what does this young man want from us?

SCENE III.

PÉDRIGO, LOREZZA, OLIVIER.

TRIO.

OLIVIER.

Greetings to the innkeeper.

PÉDRIGO.

What do you want, young boy?

OLIVIER.

Lodging in this house.

LOREZZA. PÉDRIGO.
He truly has a fine manner. | He looks like a traveler on foot to me.

OLIVIER.

Please satisfy my request.

PÉDRIGO.
No.

OLIVIER.

What! No.... Allow me to insist.

PÉDRIGO.

That would be useless;

I do not have a single room available.