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Updated: June 7, 2025
"It will," solemnly responded Cardinal Bernis, "and people will shudder when they hear the name of the man who strangled the Emperor Peter, who shot Ivan, and who, at the command of Catharine, has come to Italy to ensnare the noble and innocent Princess Tartaroff with cunning and flatteries and convey her to St. Petersburg. Shall I tell you this man's name? He is called Alexis Orloff!"
As if blinded by the sudden flood of light, she stood for a moment still, a purple glow flushing her delicate cheeks, and clinging to Paulo's arms, she whispered: "Protect me, Paulo, I am so frightened by this crowd!" Just at that moment the doorkeeper cried with a loud voice: "Princess Natalie Tartaroff and Count Paulo!"
"Was it done by order of the cardinal?" "No! The lord cardinal had lent this bravo to the celebrated improvisatrice Corilla the order came from her." "It is well!" said the count. "Do you know all the bravi in Rome?" "All, your excellency. They are all my good friends." "Well, now listen to what I have to say to you. You must hold the life of the Princess Tartaroff as sacred as your own!
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