After Achille retires to the kitchens, Elena calls Devi.

Did you hear all that?

Yes of course I did, Devi replies smiling.

Do you think the moment has come? Elena asks her.

Yes I do!

And you know what to do?

Yes of course, I am always prepared. I will make some arrangements, meanwhile you prepare, and I will be back in a while.

Devi turns around and without ceremony hurries from the room.

Grabbing her cloak on the way, Devi comes out the back entrance of Ca Foscari, into the setting sun. Checking that no one is following her, she turns left, then right and disappears into the Calle.

Although she is not Venetian born, Devi prides herself on knowing Venice like the back of her hand, and quickly makes her way to her asignation.

Is it time? asks the man.

Yes. Are you ready? Devi replies, and hands him a well filled purse.

We are always ready he smiles When?

Hopefully tomorrow, I will send word.

The man smiles and pockets the purse.

Any Chance of a kiss? he asks

Devi grins, and starts to leave.

Can you swim? and laughing she disappears down another Calle.