repostum

Updated: July 15, 2025

"He never speaks of you," Dutocq had answered. Hence it might be inferred that resentment, the "manet alta mente repostum" was still living in the breast of the vindictive usurer. La Peyrade, however, was not stopped by that consideration. The chances were, therefore, that he would be received with affectionate eagerness rather than unpleasant acerbity.

Honoré de Balzac - The Lesser Bourgeoisie