None saw us enter, as I think, for we used the secret gate and the more private entrance; but who is certain of being unobserved when every fifth eye is that of a mercenary ?" The terrified Violetta laid her hand on the arm of her lover.
"Even now, Camillo," she said, "thou mayest be observed, and secretly devoted to punishment!" "If seen, doubt it not: St.Mark will never pardon so bold an interference with his pleasure.

And yet, sweetest Violetta, to gain thy favor this risk is nothing; nor will a far greater hazard turn me from my purpose." "These inexperienced and confiding spirits have taken advantage of my absence to communicate more freely than was discreet," said the Carmelite, in the manner of one who foresaw the answer.
"Father, nature is too strong for the weak preventives of prudence." The brow of the monk became clouded.

His companions watched the workings of his mind, as they appeared in a countenance that in common was so benevolent, though always sad.

For a few moments none broke the silence.
The Carmelite at length demanded, raising his troubled look to the countenance of Don Camillo,-- "Hast thou duly reflected on the consequences of this rashness, son?
What dost thou purpose in thus braving the anger of the Republic, and in setting at defiance her arts, her secret means of intelligence, and her terrors ?" "Father, I have reflected as all of my years reflect, when in heart and soul they love.

I have brought myself to feel that any misery would be happiness compared to the loss of Violetta, and that no risk can exceed the reward of gaining her favor.