For if you do, you are not likely to get there; and if you do not believe in it, you are a heretic, and will be burned for ever and ever." "Not so badly answered, for an artist; and in a few words, too," said Benoni, approvingly.

"But, my dear boy, the trouble is that I shall not get to heaven either way, for it is my great misfortune to be already condemned to everlasting flames." "No one is that," said Nino, gravely.
"There are some exceptions, you know," said Benoni.
"Well," answered the young man thoughtfully, "of course there is the Wandering Jew, and such tales, but nobody believes in him." "Good-night," said Benoni.

"I am tired and most go to bed." Nino found his way out alone, but carefully noted the position of the palazzo before he went home through the deserted streets.

It was four in the morning..