«I see that, years later, my weapon still makes you his services. And I see with regret that you are as impulsive as ever. If I had wanted to, I would have stabbed you in a matter of short moments, my friend!»
«Franz!», Andrea exclaimed in response, parading in turn the concealed, and approaching the old friend to embrace him. «What are you doing here? Or rather, what news do you bring me?»
«You say well, Andrea! I have travelled so far to tell you important, albeit tragic, news in person, and to invite you to return to Italy. The King of France and the Pope have suffered important defeats, and it’s now useless for you and your people to continue to defend these positions. It no longer makes any sense, unless you want to lose your life in this place forgotten by the world.»
«Well, Franz
