And now, after Giovanni's words, di Leyni himself knew everything! It seemed to them they had almost been guilty of treason.
They were convinced that Jeanne must have reasons of which they were ignorant for saying she did not believe in the possibility of an arrest.

They remarked that Benedetto might now accept their proffered hospitality.

Jeanne was quick to remind them that Benedetto himself had expressed a desire, and that the Sant' Onofrio hillside would seem more suitable than the Via Arenula as the residence of an invalid who needed quiet.

Nevertheless, it was her opinion that they could not possibly allow him to be moved without the doctor's express permission.

All were of one mind on this point.