I affect no disrespect for the dignity of the councils, nor any indifference to that I lose, but to me art thou far more precious than the horned bonnet itself, with all its fancied influence and glory." "Generous Camillo!" "Be mine, and spare the cold calculators of the Senate another crime.
They think to dispose of thee, as if thou wert worthless merchandise, to their own advantage.

But thou wilt defeat their design.

I read the generous resolution in thine eye, Violetta; thou wilt manifest a will superior to their arts and egotism." "I would not be trafficked for, Don Camillo Monforte, but wooed and won as befitteth a maiden of my condition.

They may still leave me liberty of choice.

The Signor Gradenigo hath much encouraged me of late with this hope, when speaking of the establishment suited to my years." "Believe him not; a colder heart, a spirit more removed from charity, exists not in Venice.