Twice already, moreover, she had suspected him of having urged the Cardinal to courses which she looked upon as absolute blunders.

But perhaps she was wrong; she did the train-bearer the justice to admit that he had great merits and displayed exemplary piety.
However, Benedetta went on laughing and jesting, and as Victorine had now withdrawn, she called the man-servant: "Listen, Giacomo, I have a commission for you." Then she broke off to say to her aunt and Pierre: "Pray let us assert our rights.

I can see them at table almost underneath us.

Uncle is taking the leaves off the basket and serving himself with a smile; then he passes the basket to Dario, who passes it on to Don Vigilio.

And all three of them eat and enjoy the figs.