He courts thy favor for his own prodigal son; a cavalier without honor, the companion of profligates, and the victim of the Hebrews.

Believe him not, for he is stricken in deceit." "He is the victim of his own designs, if this be true.

Of all the youths of Venice I esteem Giacomo Gradenigo least." "This interview must have an end," said the monk, imposing effectually, and compelling the lover to rise.

"It would be easier to escape the toils of sin than to elude the agents of the police.

I tremble lest this visit should be known, for we are encircled with the ministers of the state, and not a palace in Venice is more narrowly watched than this.
Were thy presence here detected, indiscreet young man, thy youth might pine in a prison, while thou would'st be the cause of persecution and unmerited sorrow to this innocent and inexperienced maiden." "A prison, sayest thou, father!" "No less, daughter.