Lighter offences are often expiated by heavier judgments, when the pleasure of the Senate is thwarted." "Thou must not be condemned to a prison, Camillo!" "Fear it not.

The years and peaceful calling of the father make him timid.

I have long been prepared for this happy moment, and I ask but a single hour to put Venice and all her toils at defiance.

Give me the blessed assurance of thy truth, and confide in my means for the rest." "Thou nearest, Florinda!" "This bearing is suited to the sex of Don Camillo, dearest, but it ill becometh thee.

A maiden of high quality must await the decision of her natural guardians." "But should that choice be Giacomo Gradenigo ?" "The Senate will not hear of it.