Come, citizen, he said, have this simple fool
thrown out.
They lay back in theirchairs and lit mild, panetela
cigars. We aremerely passing through the strange countries of the world goinghome to
our Father. For Cibo had about him a gift, a physical and mental quality ofbeing
that put you at your ease. I disposed ofthe cargo to the House of Gallego at great
profit.
Do you happento remember the busts of the Caesars,
Toni?
A hundred years from now some curious verger will
find someremarkable port.
Do you not see by this time that it is the only
plan thatwill work? Good heavens, thought Anthony, is the man going to sleep again?
At half past five the shadow of the patio wall suddenly seemed toengulf it. By the
way, Signore Toni, where areyour chests?
I did make anunfortunate noise falling down the
stairs.
The man roseas soon as he saw himself discovered
and came forward courteously.
Anthony would have replied sooner, but he was
somewhat overwhelmed. It was the most gorgeous thing he hadever seen. You should set
up hereand try it, signore. In Havana gossip deals withmore basic considerations.
Thepineapple was a dream of sunny flavour. He was still the little dandy
inknee-breeches, silk socks, and powdered hair.
The point of histrowel and one finger
flew.
Tell Fonso to send for the gentlemans
things.
A cabbage head, he roared, agreen cabbage! I had
been dismissed from the House ofFranchetti there in disgrace. You must be very sick
of all this blood-letting and of being thegod of Catherine Théot.
I hope the debt will not take that long to collect,
Carlo. We must serve thee with our heartsrather than with our gifts.