By chance the master glimpses a story about his former apprentice in a newspape: he is wanted for the murder of his wife.

He wished there was a similar way to clear the miasma in his head about his apprentice.

His mouth shut like a falling portcullis, making it plain that no more would be forthcoming about his absent apprentice.

"St. Crispin's Follower" is a comedy about a shoemaker's apprentice and his hopeless love for the town beauty.

"Well ... I'd like to speak to you about your apprentice."

Got some news for you . . . about your apprentice.

"All of Venice wonders about my magician and his apprentice," she said warmly.

As with the book, the film is about a shoemaker's apprentice who leaves the confines of his ill-tempered master, and sets off on an adventure.

"Besides, I wish to speak with her about her apprentice."