"Ahem, ahem... A most amusing story indeed. Unfortunately, it has little to do with me. True, that rascal Tart

"Ahem, ahem... A most amusing story indeed. Unfortunately, it has little to do with me. True, that rascal Tartuccio was spending my money, but he was acting entirely of his own volition!" The guests begin whispering to each other, obviously dissatisfied with Irovetti's excuses.