Monipodio
Ah! that is what I have dreamed of.

Quinola
We must then use all our talents, which have been so far wasted, in
carrying out this grand enterprise. We should have had a great deal of
misfortune if the devil had not favored us.

Monipodio
It will be almost worth while to make a journey to Compostello. I have
the smuggler's faith, and I love wine.

Quinola
Are you not still in touch with the coiners of false money, and the
skeleton key-makers?

Monipodio
Yes--but for the good of the country--

Quinola
Well, that's the trick! As my master constructs his machine, I shall
take possession of the models of each part and we will make a
duplicate--

Monipodio
Quinola!

Quinola
What now?