Kenneth Hyde: Machiavelli

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  [de Medici enters his apartment and finds Machiavelli feeding grapes to a pretty woman] 

  Duke de Medici : Enjoying yourself, Master Machiavelli?

  Machiavelli : Welcome home, your excellence! Did you find what you are looking for?

  Duke de Medici : Oh, yes, I found cannon - fine, sturdy brass cannon. I daresay the armorers of the Amelia are as excellent craftsmen as you will find anywhere in Europe.

  Machiavelli : And yet I believe I detect a certain discordant note?

  Duke de Medici : You do - the ring of brass on an empty coffer.

  Machiavelli : And the excellent craftsmen of the Amelia are asking to be paid for their labors.

  Duke de Medici : In gold, before delivery. Machiavelli, I must find that money!