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When Philippo's treachery to his wife is discovered, and he himself is plunged in remorse, it is in such words as these that he speaks of his exposure: "There is nothing so secret but the date of days will reveal; that as oil, though it moist, quencheth not fire, so time, though ever so long, is no sure covert for sin; but as a spark raked up in cinders will at last begin to glow and manifest a flame, so treachery hidden in silence will burst forth and cry for revenge."
By this time the exchange of clothes was effected, the six ducats in Philippo's purse the result of a little private plundering on one of the captured vessels divided; and then they left the prison room, and Philippo locked the door after them. "Is there any chance of Thomaso returning speedily?" Francis asked.
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