It is now a magnificent fortune; such a fortune as, with his name, would justify the young man in pretending to any alliance whatsoever.

And he lays it all at the feet of that young girl who is wandering in yonder boschetto with a penniless artist." "He is certainly a phoenix of princes! The signora must be in a state of bliss." The Cavaliere looked imperturbably grave.

"The signora has a high esteem for his character." "His character, by the way," rejoined Rowland, with a smile; "what sort of a character is it ?" "Eh, Prince Casamassima is a veritable prince! He is a very good young man.

He is not brilliant, nor witty, but he 'll not let himself be made a fool of.

He 's very grave and very devout--though he does propose to marry a Protestant.