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Polite manners, a versatility of mind, a complaisance even to enemies, and the 'volto sciolto', with the 'pensieri stretti', are only to be learned at courts, and must be well learned by whoever would either shine or thrive in them. Though they do not change the nature, they smooth and soften the manners of mankind.
Calista denies the charge, with fierce indignation and scorn; and the young husband believes her and discredits his friend. But the fourth act brings the guilt of Calista and the villany of Lothario fully to light. Lothario is killed by the injured husband, Sciolto goes mad with shame and rage, and Calista falls into a state of despair and penitence.
Born and nurtured as I was in the art of the volto sciolto pensieri stretti, I had seldom found a more arduous task of dissimulation than that which I experienced now.
I wager that Tom made a third, and the Lord deliver you from Tom and Will Esmond together!" "Nay; the truth is, I won of both of them," said Mr. Warrington. "And they paid you? Well, miracles will never cease!" "I did not say anything about miracles," remarked Mr. Harry, smiling over his wine. "And you don't tell tales out of school the volto sciolto hey, Mr. Warrington?" says my lord.
Born and nurtured as I was in the art of the volto sciolto pensieri stretti, I had seldom found a more arduous task of dissimulation than that which I experienced now.
I said he had been guilty of no hostile indications, and that the chief fault I had to find with him was his exceeding familiarity in mentioning himself before the King, saying, "I and the King." "Go on," said Her Majesty; "give us the whole as it occurred, and let us form our own conclusions." "Yes," cried the Princess, "parlate sciolto."
Great caution is therefore necessary; and if, to great caution, you can join seeming frankness and openness, you will unite what Machiavel reckons very difficult but very necessary to be united; 'volto sciolto e pensieri stretti'. Women are very apt to be mingled in court intrigues; but they deserve attention better than confidence; to hold by them is a very precarious tenure.
I said he had been guilty of no hostile indications, and that the chief fault I had to find with him was his exceeding familiarity in mentioning himself before the King, saying, "I and the King." "Go on," said Her Majesty; "give us the whole as it occurred, and let us form our own conclusions." "Yes," cried the Princess, "parlate sciolto."
I said he had been guilty of no hostile indications, and that the chief fault I had to find with him was his exceeding familiarity in mentioning himself before the King, saying, "I and the King." "Go on," said Her Majesty; "give us the whole as it occurred, and let us form our own conclusions." "Yes," cried the Princess, "parlate sciolto."
These are reserves and cautions very necessary to have, but very imprudent to show; the 'volto sciolto' should accompany them. Adieu. The former, unassisted and unadorned by the latter, will extort praise; but will, at the same time, excite both fear and envy; two sentiments absolutely incompatible with love and affection.
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