- This used to be my room but it had the better view so we gave it to you.
- No please you must keep it.
- No you misunderstand the view is of you.
Amsterdamers must see that Johannes Brandt has a new wife.
The Oortman's grand ancestral seat.
Is it warm and dry?
- It's not that grand and it's damp.
We couldn't afford to maintain the dykes.
- Pedigree counts for nothing.
Nothing.
The dykes must be maintained or the waters will rise.
We sent the second best barge I hope you weren't offended.
Johannes was using the other one.
- No of course not.
Did he know I was coming?
- You must be hungry.
I'll have Cornelia bring you something to eat.
- Do you have any marzipan?
- We do not keep sugar in the house, the luxury of it sickens the soul.
Cornelia will bring you a herring.
(door closes)