Thursday, April 09, 2020

 

Say Your Prayers

Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527), Mandragola III.3 (tr. Allan Gilbert):
WOMAN. Do you believe the Turk is coming over into Italy this year?

FRATE. Yes, if you don't say your prayers.

WOMAN. My goodness! God help us! such deviltries!



DONNA. Credete voi che 'l Turco passi questo anno in Italia?

FRATE TIMOTEO. Se voi non fate orazione, sì.

DONNA. Naffe! Dio ci aiuti, con queste diavolerie!



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