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140 then return—to find—I promise it—the greatest painter in all Italy:

Medici To all the world. Lucia Prepared to give you of his best. [Clasps her hands and stares into his face. Medici To have you in my palace so (admiring- ly) is, perhaps, the next best thing te—have you in my:

Lucia Oh, I implore you. Leave me with him. (Singing comes very close.) I promise.

Medici (Shrugging.) You have chosen the one spell that moves me. Tiven more strong than the love of a fair woman is my love of art—its wonder, its beauty, and its tri- umph. His picture will outlive even your