Martin Benson: Duke de Medici

Quotes 

• [Marco is complaining about a new tax imposed on the artists' guild] 

  Duke de Medici : Marco del Monte, may I remind you that I am a patron of the arts. I have myself bought some of your paintings.

  Marco del Monte : Well, of course. Any man with the necessary money would be a fool not to by the work of a major artist.

  Duke de Medici : True, but we were discussing your work.

• Marco del Monte : Well, it's a Medici trick! He hasn't got the courage to face me on the field of honor. I demand satisfaction!

  Muzio : A rule of the code is a rule of the code and if a rule of the code were broken it would be the end of all honor among gentlemen. That much is settled it. It only remains for his magnificence to name a substitute so Master Marco can get his satisfaction.

  Duke de Medici : I have sent for Pierre de Foix.

  Sandro : Pierre de Foix? Why he's the greatest knight in the world!

  Duke de Medici : I can afford the best.