He was not only taught to read and write, but had been even instructed in the rudiments of Latin.

He did not, however, incline to these studies half so fondly as to the games of his companions, or the shows or riots in the street, into all of which he managed to thrust himself, and from which he had always the happy dexterity to return safe and unscathed.
The next morning Ursula entered the young Angelo's chamber.

"Wear again thy blue doublet today," said she; "I would have thee look thy best.
Thou shalt go with me to the palace." "What, today ?" cried the boy joyfully, half leaping from his bed.
"Dear dame Ursula, shall I really then belong to the train of the great Tribune's lady ?" "Yes; and leave the old woman to die alone! Your joy becomes you,--but ingratitude is in your blood.

Ingratitude! Oh, it has burned my heart into ashes--and yours, boy, can no longer find a fuel in the dry crumbling cinders." "Dear dame, you are always so biting.

You know you said you wished to retire into a convent, and I was too troublesome a charge for you.