"That man is faithful, and will keep watch." I thought it time to discover her wishes.
"Signorina," said I, "you ask me to save you.

You do not say from what.

I can at least tell you that Nino Cardegna will be here in a day or two--" At this sudden news she gave a little cry, and the blood rushed to her cheeks, in strange contrast with their deathly whiteness.

She seemed on the point of speaking, but checked herself, and her eyes, that had looked me through and through a moment before, drooped modestly under my glance.
"Is it possible ?" she said at last, in a changed voice.

"Yes, if he comes, I think the Signor Cardegna will help me." "Madam," I said, very courteously, for I guessed her embarrassment, "I can assure you that my boy is ready to give you his life in return for the kindness he received at your hands in Rome." She looked up, smiling through her tears, for the sudden happiness had moistened the drooping lids.
"You are very kind, Signor Grandi.