"I feel more at ease already.

I must get up and stir myself." "In that case," said Benedetta, "this is what I had thought of.

You will take Monsieur l'Abbe Froment and me for a long drive in the Campagna." "Willingly.

It's a nice idea.

Victorine, help me." Whilst speaking he had raised himself by means of one arm; but, before the servant could approach, a slight convulsion seized him, and he fell back again as if overcome by a fainting fit.