I'm just a simple, common-place American, and have lived a rather stupid existence for some time.

We have no brigands at home, nor any hidden valleys or protected criminals like yourself.

The romance of my surroundings interests me; your methods are unique and worth studying; if I am so rich as you think me a few extra hundred thousand lira will be a cheap price to pay for this experience.
Is it not so ?" The Duke frowned.
"Do you play with me ?" he asked, menacingly.
"By no means.

I'm just the spectator.

I expect you to make the entertainment.