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As for Gianluca, if he were well enough to be taken to Avellino, he could be brought to Muro. A journey by carriage was no more tiring than one by railway, and the change and excitement would perhaps do him good.
There was the reaction, too, after the strong emotion and the heart-rending anxiety, the relaxation of mind and nerve, and the willingness to be happy again after so much strain and stress. As Gianluca's general health improved, the Duca and Duchessa began to speak of an early departure for their own place near Avellino.
Listen; I have something I wish you to do for me." He gave me a sidelong and half-expectant glance. I went on: "To-morrow evening I want you to go to Avellino." He was utterly astonished. "To Avellino!" he murmured under his breath, "to Avellino!" "Yes, to Avellino," I repeated, somewhat impatiently. "Is there anything so surprising in that? You will take a letter from me to the Signora Monti.
Avellino is one of those dreamy, quiet and picturesque towns which have not as yet been desecrated by the Vandal tourist. Persons holding "through tickets" from Messrs.
Tired of the wretched comedy, I looked at my watch. "It is time for me to take my leave of you," I said, in the stiff, courtly manner I affected. "Moments fly fast in your enchanting company! But I have still to walk to Castellamare, there to rejoin my carriage, and I have many things to attend to before my departure this evening. On my return from Avellino shall I be welcome?"
Gregory XI. gave 168 pearls, value 179 francs, to the citizens of Avellino; Clement VII. presented the Duke of Burgundy with a ring of gold, worth 335 florins; an aguiere of gold and pearls, valued at 1,000 florins, and two tables each over 200 florins. Richer gifts were lavished on sovereign princes.
"The eccellenza must pardon me," he said, "but I have just looked at death, and my taste is spoiled for carnival. Again the eccellenza is sad it is necessary that I should accompany him to Avellino." I saw that his mind was made up, and I was in no humor for argument. "As you will," I answered, wearily, "only believe me, you make a foolish decision.
It is not only important, but imperative that you should go to Avellino on my errand. I want you to take this with you," and I tapped a small square iron box, heavily made and strongly padlocked, which stood an the table near me. He glanced at the box, but still hesitated, and the gloom on his countenance deepened. I grew a little annoyed. "What is the matter with you?"
I also bade him pack my portmanteau in readiness for my departure that evening, as I proposed going to Avellino, among the mountains, for a few days. He heard my commands in silence and evident embarrassment. Finally he said: "Do I also travel with the eccellenza?" "Why, no!" I answered with a forced sad smile.
"Very common," I answered, mechanically, still regarding the fair upturned face, the lustrous eyes, the rippling hair; "but they do not often end so fatally. The result of this one compels me to leave Naples for some days. I go to Avellino to-night." "To Avellino?" she exclaimed, with interest. "Oh, I know it very well. I went there once with Fabio when I was first married."
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