14/79 Now they demanded that a deputation be allowed to enter, and to see him. The servants refused to take the message, and an exchange of angry words was the result, which, however, suddenly stopped as the tall, dark figure of Professor Mayda appeared, coming from the orange-grove. He ordered the gate to be opened, told the people that all should see Benedetto later, but not now. In the meantime they might come into the garden. |