In the beginning when Volpone comments on ho wonderful his riches are, Mosca interjects that "riches are in fortune/ A greater good than wisdom is in nature" (Jonson 1.1.28-29). Volpone replies, "True, my beloved Mosca" (Jonson 1.1.30). In other instances, Volpone show approval of Mosca's opinions with statements such as, "Right, Mosca" (Jonson 1.1.52) and "thou strik'st on truth in all" (Jonson 1.1.67). This kind of acceptance leads Mosca to see their relationship being as close to equal as possible despite the obvious discrepancy in social status. Thus, Mosca's servitude arises from loyalty, not duty. Secondly, the life that Volpone leads seems quite peculiar in the sense that he does not conduct himself as others in his class do. The fact that he possesses servants of varying degrees of freakishness to provide entertainment shows Mosca that using others, even others that are pitiful, can be normal and amusing. Volpone also creates an interesting environment for Mosca because of his use of disguises. In the first act, Volpone orders Mosca to "fetch me my gown,/ My furs, and night-caps" (Jonson 1.2.84-85) when Volpone readies himself to trick his first visitor Voltore. Then Volpone "disguises" himself as being fatally ill to toy with those who are greedy for his money. In keeping with his master, Mosca follows suit and befriends the visitors of Volpone, claiming that each of them are to be the heirs. Caught up in the fun, Mosca tricks Corbaccio into naming Volpone his heir instead of his son Bonario, something volpone had not planned. However, Volpone merely encourages Mosca by saying, "good rascal, let me kiss thee:/ I never knew thee in so rare a humor" (Jonson 1.4.137-138). Volpone proclaims that his sides are ready to split from laughter, which indicates how playing with the visitors" hopes is enjoyable and without consequence. Upon doing an exceptional job, Volpone rewards Mosca with money, which Mosca accepts.
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