"As well might the compacts of robbers to secure their plunder be called law.

The walls have no ears or tongues, Signor," added he, smiling; "so I think you will not be thrust in jail for having such an imprudent guest.

But, as I was saying, I cannot help having misgivings concerning the future.

I want you to keep a sharp lookout concerning the welfare of those young ladies, and to inform me from time to time.

Wheresoever I may happen to be, I will furnish you with my address, and I wish you also to let me know where you are to be found, if you should change your residence.