"I have no right to be called so." "And what could I call you when I have to speak to you, Excellency?
I have been taught so." "Only princes and dukes and their children are excellencies," answered Beatrice.

"My father was only a Marchese.

So if you wish to please me, call me 'signorina.' That is the proper way to speak to me." "I will try, Excellency," answered Ruggiero, opening his blue eyes very wide.

Beatrice laughed a little.
"You see," she said, "you did it again." "Yes, Signorina," replied Ruggiero.

"But I will not forget again.