That is too true to be forgiven." "Can they wish to harm one who seeks his own child ?" "If thou wert great and respected, they would undermine thy fortune and character, ere thou should'st put their system in danger--as thou art weak and poor, they will do thee some direct injury, unless thou art moderate.

Before all, I warn thee that their system must stand!" "Will God suffer this ?" "We may not enter into his secrets," returned the Bravo, devoutly crossing himself.

"Did his reign end with this world, there might be injustice in suffering the wicked to triumph, but, as it is, we------ Yon boat approaches fast! I little like its air and movements." "They are not fishermen, truly, for there are many oars and a canopy!" "It is a gondola of the state!" exclaimed Jacopo, rising and stepping into his own boat, which he cast loose from that of his companion, when he stood in evident doubt as to his future proceedings.

"Antonio, we should do well to row away." "Thy fears are natural," said the unmoved fisherman, "and 'tis a thousand pities that there is cause for them.

There is yet time for one skilful as thou to outstrip the fleetest gondola on the canals." "Quick, lift thy anchor, old man, and depart, my eye is sure.