| 1 |
I am going to visit my friend Bettina. Do you remember her? I heard she has some health problems. I am no doctor but some flowers might at least improve her mood. |
| 2 |
Bettina didn’t look good. She used to be the brightest beauty of them all. Time is not gentle to any of us. She asked me to look for a gravestone for her. I pray she won’t need it yet. |
| 3 |
I sold my translation of the Iliad but the royalties are poor. I don’t even have enough money for gambling. Not mentioning the gifts for ladies. It’s hard to win their favor without money. |
| 4 |
The Carnival of Venice is tomorrow. That is my chance to refresh some of my old connections. But the Inquisitors want me to spy for them. It’s better than to end up in chains again. |
| 5 |
Now let’s get some masks for the carnival. Pick one for me and some for your crew. Let’s have fun this evening. Even though I will be working too. |
| Final |
I think I will disappear once more after the carnival. But before I do, accept this as a sign of my appreciation. |
GIACOMO CASANOVA I.
1,600
2,500
2,000
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15
190
30
1,660
580
40