She was beautiful and rich; I wooed her; but her heart was fixed upon another, and she rejected me.

It is probable, however, that she was herself rejected of the person, whoever he might be, on whom she bestowed her favour, for a deep and settled melancholy took possession of her; and I have reason to believe she put a period to her own life.
I was not at the castle at the time; but, as there are some singular and mysterious circumstances attending that event, I shall repeat them.' 'Repeat them!' said a voice.
Montoni was silent; the guests looked at each other, to know who spoke; but they perceived, that each was making the same enquiry.

Montoni, at length, recovered himself.

'We are overheard,' said he: 'we will finish this subject another time.

Pass the goblet.' The cavaliers looked round the wide chamber.
'Here is no person, but ourselves,' said Verezzi: 'pray, Signor, proceed.' 'Did you hear any thing ?' said Montoni.
'We did,' said Bertolini.
'It could be only fancy,' said Verezzi, looking round again.