The Fool
If you won't stay with him, who will? I'm an ignorant man, but I've read a book or two. You may not believe it, but everything in this world has a purpose. Even this pebble, for example.
Gelsomina
Which one?
The Fool
This one. Any one. But even this one has a purpose.
Gelsomina
What's its purpose?
The Fool
Its purpose is - how should I know? If I knew, I'd be...
Gelsomina
Who?
The Fool
The Almighty, who knows everything. When you're born. When you die. Who knows? No, I don't know what this pebble's purpose is, but it must have one, because if this pebble has no purpose, then everything is pointless. Even the stars! At least, I think so. And you too. You have a purpose too.
