But in what manner thou embark, without drawing the notice of those who doubtless watch our movements, on thy person ?" "There are maskers on the canals at all hours, and if Venice be so impertinent in her system of watchfulness, thou knowest, father, that, without extraordinary motive, that disguise is sacred.

Without this narrow privilege, the town would not be habitable a day." "I fear the result," observed the hesitating monk, while it was evident from the thoughtfulness of his countenance, that he calculated the chances of the adventure.

"If known and arrested, we are all lost!" "Trust me, father, that thy fortune shall not be forgotten, even in that unhappy issue.

I have an uncle, as you know, high in the favor of the pontiff, and who wears the scarlet hat.

I pledge to you the honor of a cavalier, all my interest with this relative, to gain such intercession from the church as shall weaken the blow to her servant." The features of the Carmelite flushed, and for the first time the ardent young noble observed around his ascetic mouth an expression of worldly pride.
"Thou hast unjustly rated my apprehensions, Lord of St.Agata," he said; "I fear not for myself, but for others.