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"Of what character are these ministers of the state?" he demanded. "Father, they are its known officers, and wear the badges of their condition." "And their request?" "Is to be admitted to the presence of the Donna Violetta." "There is still hope!" rejoined the monk, breathing more freely. Moving across the room, he opened a door which communicated with the private oratory of the palace.
A six-oared gondola, of a size suited to endure the waves of the Adriatic at that mild season, and with a pavilion of fit dimensions, stopped at the water-gate of the palace. "I wonder at this boldness!" exclaimed Don Camillo. "There must be no delay, lest some spy of the Republic apprise the police. Away, dearest Violetta away, Donna Florinda! Father, away!"
"There may be pleasanter towns on the main, and capitals of more revelry," said the charmed Violetta, withdrawing her person from its leaning attitude, as the voices ceased; "but in such a night and at this witching hour, what city may compare with Venice?"
The Brescians are up too by this time. Gallant Brescians! they never belie the proverb in their honour; and to die among them would be sweet if I had all my manhood about me. You would have me making a scene with Violetta." "Set the woman face to face with me!" cried Merthyr, sighting a gleam of hope. Carlo smiled. "Can she bear my burden though she be ten times guilty? Let her sleep.
Violetta supposed her to feel that she commanded the situation. Patient study of this woman revealed to Violetta the amazing fact that she was dealing with a born bourgeoise, who, not devoid of petty acuteness, was unaffectedly enjoying her noble small-talk, and the prospect of a footing in Italian high society.
"Well, Miss Violetta, and Miss Rose, when you come to live with me, I shall hope for the pleasure of teaching you to make a noise." "What does he mean?" said Rose, turning round amazed upon her aunt. "I am afraid he does not quite know," said Ermine, sadly. "Nay, Ermine," said he, turning from the child, and bending over her, "you are the last who should say that.
The eye of Violetta kindled, and she folded an arm around the form of her shrinking companion, who drew down her veil at this reproof, though she forbore to answer. "Signor Gradenigo," said the young heiress, "I may have done discredit to my instructors, but if the pupil has been idle the fault should not be visited on the innocent.
Count Karl had been struck to earth by Barto Rizzo. "Not with his boasted neatness, I imagine," Leone said. In fact, the dagger had grazed an ivory portrait of a fair Italian head wreathed with violets in Count Karl's breast. Vittoria recognized the features of Violetta d'Isorella as the original of the portrait. They arrived at Roveredo late in the evening.
Countess d'Isorella, I have the extreme honour." Wilfrid marvelled to hear this titled and lovely woman speaking almost in tones of humility in reply to such outrageous insolence. She craved a private interview. Irma was temporarily expelled, and then Violetta stooped to ask what the Greek's reason for his behaviour could be. She admitted that it was in his power to ruin her, as far as money went.
I perceive now that that would do no good. There was a heart-broken tone in his voice that frightened Violetta. 'I will I will only say 'What? she asked. The thin sharp sound in her voice was a note of alarm. 'I will not marry you, moaned the curate. 'Not marry me! she exclaimed in astonishment. 'I love you. I shall always love you.
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