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Updated: June 17, 2025
He felt himself shrinking in his chair, while the noble Signor Trombin del Todescan, the secret envoy of the Venetian Republic, seemed to grow bigger and more imposing every moment. 'I need not say that I am delighted to be set right, after making such a grave mistake, said Monsignor Pelagatti humbly.
'What is the name of the Legate? he inquired, looking up at last. 'Pelagatti, answered the other. 'He is from the South, they say; though, between you and me, he looks more like a rat than a Christian. Monsignor Luigi Pelagatti, that is his name. Again Cucurullo was silent, apparently more absorbed in his thoughts than ever. 'Come, come! cried the innkeeper in an encouraging tone.
'Write down what he says as correctly as you can. Stradella saw that it was useless to protest, and that vehemence might be dangerous. 'By your leave, he said more quietly, 'if you will loosen my hands and let me have my lute there, I will prove what I say, by singing and playing to you. 'Anybody can sing, retorted Monsignor Pelagatti with profound contempt, and without even looking at him.
Monsignor Pelagatti had an almost exaggerated respect for high personages, though he was now considered to be one of them himself. Even kings may be snobs, when they are not very big kings, and much more, therefore, the lay governor of a papal province who had climbed to distinction from a steward's office in a Roman patrician's household.
'Present my compliments to Monsignor Pelagatti, sir, he said, 'and pray assure him that I accept the excuses which you make with so much politeness. 'I thank you, illustrious Maestro, said the secretary, bowing again. 'Allow me to add only that the mistake has been rectified by this gentleman of Venice, the illustrious and noble Signor Trombin del Todescan.
His right hand held out the letter he brought, which Monsignor Pelagatti received with a gracious smile after returning his visitor's bow, at the same time inviting the latter to be seated on his right, where the secretary had already placed a comfortable chair. 'With your permission, said the Governor politely, before proceeding to read the letter.
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