I gave the knave five carlini, and he would hardly hand it over.

I learn by your last how Lorenzo( 112) will pass this way, and how I am to give him a good reception.

It appears you do not know how I am situated here, all the same I excuse you.

What I can do, I will.
About Gismondo and how he intends to come here to advance his business, tell him from me not to have any designs on me, not because I do not love him as a brother, but because I am unable to help him in anything.

I am obliged to love myself more than others, and I have not enough for my own needs.