«Stay in there!» commands Giano. «I thought…» I try to explain. «It’s eight thirty. Wait twenty-five more minutes.» «Then I can get out?» «Yes and take a tour of the museums.» Then he changes subject: «So: did you find him?» «Yes» I reply. «Do you… have him there?» he insists. «It’s all in here» I say slightly opening the door and showing him the case. «Give it to me!» Giano tries to grab the precious box. «No» I take my hand back and quickly lock the door. «The deal was for you to give us all.» «Yes» I reply «to the Magus.» «It’s the same» he gets mad. «I’ll take care of it.» «I really don’t think so: I’ll give you…» «You know who.» «And you» I go on «release Chiara.» «Who?» Giano doesn’t seem to be updated. «You will deny, now, that you are keeping her hostage.» «I don’

