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'He cares nothing about young Riverola, either one way or the other, replied Antonio, 'but I have persuaded his lordship that if Francisco be left at large, he will only use his influence to mitigate the vengeance of the law against the Countess Giulia, who is the friend of Flora Francatelli: and so the Count of Arestino has consented to follow my advice and have Francisco locked up until the inquisition has dealt with the countess, her lover, the Marquis of Orsini, and the Francatellis, aunt and niece. 'Then you have a spite against this man, said Lomellino.
The moment Stephano and the marquis were alone together in the open street the former related all the incidents which had occurred at the Arestino Palace after the departure of Manuel himself; and the young nobleman now learned, with feelings of remorse and sorrow, that the unfortunate countess had been hurried away to the convent of the Carmelites that species of inquisition the gates of which so seldom opened more than once for each new female victim.
Another victim came: all the cells were tenanted: and the new-comer was therefore lodged with Flora, whose own grief was partially forgotten, or at all events mitigated, in the truly Christian task of consoling a fellow-sufferer. Thus it was that the Countess of Arestino and Flora Francatelli became companions in the Carmelite convent.
It instantly struck me that the third must be the Countess Giulia of Arestino to whom I heard the miscreants allude. I stopped short for I knew that any violent demonstration or interference on my part would be useless, and that measures of another kind must be adopted on behalf of the victims.
But in that cottage the countess and myself have not continued in close companionship; for my aunt accidentally learnt that fame reported not well of the Lady of Arestino, and in a gentle manner she begged her to seek another home at her earliest leisure.
We must now introduce our readers to a splendid apartment in the Arestino Palace. This room was tastefully decorated and elegantly furnished. The tapestry was of pale blue; and the ottomans, ranged round the walls in Oriental style, were of rich crimson satin embroidered with gold.
Let us retrace our way into the city; thou wilt return to thy home and I shall hence straight to the Lord Count of Arestino." Three months had now elapsed since Ibrahim-Pasha had risen to the exalted rank of grand vizier, and had married the sister of Solyman the Magnificent. The sultan daily became more attached to him; and he, on his part, acquired influence over his imperial master.
See that thou art faithful to my interests, and that sum shall prove but a small earnest of what thy reward will be." The valet secured about his person the well-filled purse that was handed to him, and retired. The Count of Arestino remained alone to brood over his plans of vengeance.
"In a word, my business with thee is touching the diamonds of the Duchess of Arestino." "And my business with your lordship is touching the countess herself," observed Verrina, also in a cool and deliberate manner. "Ah!" cried the marquis, with a sudden start. "Yes, my lord. But this is no place for explanations on that head," added Stephano, glancing toward the Jew.
Here we separate, I repair to the Arestino Palace, and you " "To the cavern," replied Lomellino: "where I hope to sleep better than I did last night," he added. "What! a renewal of those infernal shriekings and screamings, that seem to come from the bowels of the earth?" exclaimed the captain. "Worse than ever," answered Lomellino.
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