There was a craft in here, the same week, which said he had got possession of the Island of Malta; in which case we might look out for trouble in Elba.

I had my suspicions, from the first!" "All this I heard at the time, Signore, and my uncle probably could tell you more--how we all felt at the tidings!" "Well, that is all over now, and the French are in Egypt.

Your uncle, Ghita, has gone upon the main, I hear ?" this was said inquiringly, and it was intended to be said carelessly; but the podesta could not prevent a glance of suspicion from accompanying the question.
"Signore, I believe he has, but I know little of his affairs.

The time has come, however, when I ought to expect him.

See, Eccellenza," a title that never failed to mollify the magistrate, and turn his attention from others entirely to himself, "the lugger really appears disposed to look into your bay, if not actually to enter it!" This sufficed to change the discourse.