He was mad, even when he talked with you the day before yesterday--it is the only possible explanation." "Nevertheless, something must be done," said Don Teodoro.

"Your safety must be thought of first, princess." "I feel perfectly safe here," answered Veronica.

"All this is madness.
The countess is my father's sister.

I admit that I have not always liked her, but she has always been kind.

You really cannot expect me to believe that she and my uncle would plot against my life--especially now, in this terrible trouble and sorrow! I have listened to you, Don Teodoro, and I am sure that you wish me well, but I never can believe that you are right.