fire our funeral pile. Galileo, my master, is in prison for having
said that the earth moves, and I am here for attempting to apply the
forces of the earth. No! I am here because I rebel against the
cupidity of those who desire to steal my secret; were it not for my
love for Marie, I would claim my liberty to-night, leaving to them the
profit, keeping to myself the fame--Ah! What rage is in my heart! But
rage is only fit for children; let me be calm and then I shall be
strong. Would that I might have news of the only man who has faith in
me! He is at liberty, he, who begged to win me bread. But faith is
only found among the poor, who have need of it.


SCENE TENTH

The Grand Inquisitor, a familiar and Fontanares.


The Grand Inquisitor
Well, my son, how are you? You were speaking of faith, doubtless you
have made some sage reflections recently. Come now, spare the Holy
Office a resort to severity.

Fontanares
Father, what do you wish me to say?

The Grand Inquisitor
Before setting you at liberty, the Holy Office must be sure that the
means you employ are natural--

Fontanares