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When they were gone , the physician asked him how he supported the journey ? ` Why , really , ' answered he , ` much better than I could have expected . But I feel myself unusually hungry ; and therefore , with your permission , shall beg to have the hour of supper a little hastened . ' ` Most willingly , ' answered the doctor ; ` at eight o'clock everything shall be ready for your entertainment . In the meantime you will permit me to visit my patients . ' `` While the physician was absent , the gentleman was pleasing his imagination with the thoughts of the excellent supper he should make . ` Doubtless , ' said he to himself , ` if Signor Ramozini treats the poor in such an hospitable manner , he will spare nothing for the entertainment of a man of my importance .