"You have said it, and in insulting that lady you have said a thing not worthy for one of our blood to say.

God help me to remember that you are my father," he added, trembling suddenly.
"Hold!" said the Prince, who, with all his ambition for his son, and his hasty temper, was an honest gentleman.

"I never insulted, her--she is above suspicion.

It is you who are wasting your life in a hopeless passion for her.

See, I speak calmly--" "What does 'all Rome say' ?" asked Giovanni, interrupting him.