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Meanwhile Madame Montoni's agitation did not permit her to reply; alternately her complexion varied from livid paleness to a crimson flush; and she trembled, but, whether with fear, or with indignation, it were difficult to decide. 'Spare your words, said Montoni, seeing her about to speak, 'your countenance makes full confession of your crime. You shall be instantly removed to the east turret.
'Success to your first exploit, re-echoed the whole company. 'Noble Signor, replied Verezzi, glad to find he had escaped Montoni's resentment, 'with my good will, you shall build your ramparts of gold. 'Pass the goblet, cried Montoni. 'We will drink to Signora St. Aubert, said Cavigni. 'By your leave we will first drink to the lady of the castle. said Bertolini. Montoni was silent.
Surprise was not his predominant emotion on hearing of these hasty nuptials; and, when he learned, that they were to be the means of delaying his own, and that the very ornaments of the chateau, which had been prepared to grace the nuptial day of his Emily, were to be degraded to the celebration of Madame Montoni's, grief and indignation agitated him alternately.
Dreading equally, that this relief might arrive too late, and that Montoni might retract his concession, Emily scarcely staid to thank him for it, but, assisted by Annette, she quickly prepared Madame Montoni's bed, and they carried her a cordial, that might enable her feeble frame to sustain the fatigue of a removal.
She seized the opportunity of Montoni's absence to mention the circumstance of the door, to request that she might be allowed another apartment, and to enquire again, concerning the occasion of their sudden journey. On the first subject her aunt referred her to Montoni, positively refusing to interfere in the affair; on the last, she professed utter ignorance.
She withdrew willingly from his presence; but the thought of passing the remainder of the night in a chamber, which the door from the stair-case made liable to the intrusion of any person, now alarmed her more than ever, and she determined to call at Madame Montoni's room, and request, that Annette might be permitted to be with her.
Mark's, and, hurrying to a Casino, was soon lost amidst a crowd of gamesters. Meanwhile, the Count having secretly dispatched a servant in Montoni's boat, for his own gondola and musicians, Emily heard, without knowing his project, the gay song of gondolieri approaching, as they sat on the stern of the boat, and saw the tremulous gleam of the moon-light wave, which their oars disturbed.
You cannot be ignorant of Montoni's character, you may be ignorant of his schemes nay, you must be so, or you would not hesitate between my love and his power. 'Nor do I hesitate, said Emily. 'Let us go, then, said Morano, eagerly kissing her hand, and rising, 'my carriage waits, below the castle walls. 'You mistake me, sir, said Emily.
She had continued thus for a considerable time, when, amidst the uproar of the storm, she thought she heard a voice, and, raising herself to listen, saw the chamber door open, and Annette enter with a countenance of wild affright. 'She is dying, ma'amselle, my lady is dying! said she. Emily started up, and ran to Madame Montoni's room.
'O you are lost! cried she, 'these are Montoni's people. Du Pont made no reply, but supported Emily, while, with a steady, though eager, countenance, he awaited their appearance, and, in the next moment, Ludovico, alone, mounted the landing-place. Throwing an hasty glance round the chamber, 'Follow me, said he, 'as you value your lives; we have not an instant to lose!
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