diff --git a/lib/squib/graphics/text.rb b/lib/squib/graphics/text.rb
index 2422b10..ce489d2 100644
--- a/lib/squib/graphics/text.rb
+++ b/lib/squib/graphics/text.rb
@@ -161,10 +161,15 @@ module Squib
         cc.move_to(0, vertical_start)
 
         cc.update_pango_layout(layout)
-        cc.save
         cc.show_pango_layout(layout)
-        cc.restore
-        embed_draws.each { |ed| ed[:draw].call(self, ed[:x], ed[:y] + vertical_start) }
+        begin
+          embed_draws.each { |ed| ed[:draw].call(self, ed[:x], ed[:y] + vertical_start) }
+        rescue Exception => e
+          puts "====EXCEPTION!===="
+          puts "Cairo matrix: #{cc.get_matrix}"
+          puts e
+          puts "=================="
+        end
         draw_text_hint(cc, x, y, layout, hint, angle)
         extents = { width: layout.extents[1].width / Pango::SCALE,
                     height: layout.extents[1].height / Pango::SCALE }