"But then--" "Precisely," returned Giovanni.

"We nevertheless cannot always help ourselves." "I was going to say," continued his father, "that it is, of course, very wicked, and if one is killed in a duel, one probably goes straight into hell.

But then--it was worth something to see how you sent that fellow's foil flying through the window!" "It is a very simple trick.

If you will take a foil, I will teach it to you." "Presently, presently; when you have finished your breakfast.

Tell me, why did you say, 'more broken glass' ?" Giovanni bit his lip, remembering his imprudence.
"I hardly know.