He bound me over to an honest notary at Naples, and gave me two hundred crowns by way of provision.

Well, signor, I saw enough of the law to convince me that I should never be rogue enough to shine in the profession.

So, instead of spoiling parchment, I made love to the notary's daughter.

My master discovered our innocent amusement, and turned me out of doors; that was disagreeable.

But my Ninetta loved me, and took care that I should not lie out in the streets with the Lazzaroni.