“But you are not Clerical!”
“No; but it is necessary for me to climb. Afterwards there will be time to change.”
“You are not taking it into account, my dear Cæsar, that the Church is still powerful and that it doesn’t pardon people who impose upon it.”
“Bah! I am not afraid of it.”
“And you were just saying you are not courageous! You are courageous, my dear man.... After this, I don’t doubt of your success.”
“I need data.”
“If I can furnish you with any....”
“Wouldn’t it be disagreeable for you to help a man who is your enemy, so far as ideas go?”
“No; because I am beginning to have some curiosity too, as to whether you will succeed in doing something. If I can be of any use, let me know.”
“I will let you know.”