beat 12
(The Doctor exits.)
The "shroud" is here but the body's gone. Where? Not too far, I think.
If I were a body, where might I be?
AH HA!!
How long have you been there?
A long time!
Why aren't you dead anymore?
It's a long story.
Does Pantalone know you're alive?
No.
Good! Here's the new plan...
Just a minute!
I haven't got a minute to throw away.
Ten seconds.
Talk.
You hateful bamboozler! ... I can't show my face on the piazza, I WANT MY MONEY!!!
Your five hundred ducats?
That's right! My... my what?
Your five hundred ducats!
Five hundred?!?
If...
Oh, no!! NO! NO! NO! This is another trick! I wanr my money, I WANT MY...
Here it is.
Wait a minute.
Another minute? I told you I'm in a hurry. take your money.
I'm sorry I said that. Forgive me. I'll take the chance.
You wanted your money. You got your money. Take your money and...
Oh, Brighella, please! Let me hear the new plan.
You don't want to double your money.
I do! I do.
You don't want to help my Master and Columbina.
Yes I do! YES I DO!!
You don't want to be thrown in jail for impersonating a woman.
You're right. Give me my ducats!
You'll love the dress.
I will?
It's all white and covered with lace!
High neck? Long sleeves?
Um hmm!
All you have to do is be there and say "I do" three times. What could be simpler? The dowery is a thousand ducats. The priest holds the dowery. Doctor Graziano is the priest. He'll split the money with me and I'll give my half to you. Since I already have five hundred ducats, why be greedy? You're going to look like a princess in a fairytale.
You really think so?
Imagine Pantalone's face when he lifts those lacey veils to kiss his blushing bride.
You think I should shave?
I think you should take a bath!
What?
It's your wedding day. You can make the sacrifice.
How do I look?
Words fail me.
What do I do now?
Go to the stables. Wait there until just before sunrise. I'll make sure that Columbina is safely far away by dawn. At the first morning light sneak back here for the ceremony...
Where will you be?
I'll be... somewhere.
You're not giving the bride away?
Very funny. If I show my face tomorrow someone is sure to think the wedding's rigged. Now get out of here. Wrap up in this blanket. I don't want anyone to see the "bride" before the wedding. It's bad luck!
Do I get to keep the dress?
Will you get out of here?