It could not have been a very substantial meal that he ate in that short time.
"What did the man say ?" was his first question, as he sat down.
"He said it should be managed as I desired," I answered.

"Of course I did not mention you.

Temistocle--that is his name--will come at midnight, and take you to the door.

There you will find this inamorata, this lady-love of yours, for whom you are about to turn the world upside down." "What will you do yourself, Sor Cornelio ?" he asked, smiling.
"I will go now and get my donkey, and quietly ride up the valley to the Serra di Sant' Antonio," I said.

"I am sure that the signorina will be more at her ease if I accompany you.