LVI How a man of the Marches went to study in Bologna
Edward Storer translation
The scholar studied and returned to his home.
The other went after him for the recompense.
The scholar, for fear of having to pay the sum, remained idle and did not pursue his profession, and so both were losers, the one in his learning, the other in his money.
Now what did that other man devise to get his money? He sued him, and brought an action for two thousand lire against him, and said to him: either you win or you lose. If you win, you shall pay me the sum agreed upon. If you lose, you shall pay me what I sue you for.
Then the scholar paid, and refused to litigate with him.