Outraged, despised, mocked, shall I fall forever into the abyss of misery and infamy?
No, no; let him die! His death alone can save me.

If he perishes as I have planned, I no longer owe him the ten thousand crowns; Mary becomes my wife, and I am master of her dowry.

In that case I am still the powerful, honored chief of the house of Buonvisi! But time presses; to-morrow it may be too late! I hear Julio coming.

Upon him rests all my hope." The servant entered and placed a lighted candle upon the table.
"Now, signor," he said, "to what trial do you wish to subject my courage?
However difficult it may be, it will not be beyond my strength." "Close the blinds; lower the windows," said Turchi; "sit down and listen attentively to my words.

I am about to talk to you of an important affair." The red-haired man regarded his master with a malicious and incredulous smile, but he took the seat indicated to him without a word of comment.
"Julio," said Simon, "I am dejected and undecided.