XVIII The Man With the Neck Chain
Nugo. Because he never loved studies, nor showed any reverence for his teacher. This is the clearest proof of a lost mind. Then, too, he ridiculed old men and mocked at the unfortunate. But who is that man clothed in silk, adorned with neck-chain and with gold decorations?
Grac. He is of a renowned race, and has a mother a most noble and fruitful mother.
Nugo. Who is she?
Grac. The earth,37 and you will scarcely believe what delights he always has. You would say he was a little child up to now in the cradle, crying for his rattle.
Nugo. And yet the down begins to creep over his cheeks.