Thus much for the first of thy questions; for the last I can only say that I am too much accustomed to the wiles of the Senate to be a novice in the means of counteracting them." "There is but one language for youth, when seduced by that pleasing delusion which paints the future with hues of gold.

Age and experience may condemn it, but the weakness will continue to prevail in all until life shall appear in its true colors.

Duke of Sant' Agata, though a noble of high lineage and illustrious name, and though lord of many vassals, thou art not a power--thou can'st not declare thy palace in Venice a fortress, nor send a herald to the Doge with defiance." "True, reverend monk; I cannot do this--nor would it be well for him who could, to trust his fortune on so reckless a risk.

But the states of St.
Mark do not cover the earth--we can fly." "The Senate hath a long arm, and it hath a thousand secret hands." "None know it better than I.Still it does no violence without motive; the faith of their ward irretrievably mine, the evil, as respects them, becomes irreparable." "Think'st thou so! Means would quickly be found to separate you.

Believe not that Venice would be thwarted of its design so easily; the wealth of a house like this would purchase many an unworthy suitor, and thy right would be disregarded, or haply denied." "But, father, the ceremony of the church may not be despised!" exclaimed Violetta; "it comes from heaven and is sacred." "Daughter, I say it with sorrow, but the great and the powerful find means even to set aside that venerable and holy sacrament.