I am in danger." "Danger!" echoed Nina, turning pale.
"Why, the word must not appal you--you have a spirit like mine, that scorns fear; and, for that reason, Nina, in all Rome you are my only confidant.

It was not only to glad me with thy beauty, but to cheer me with thy counsel, to support me with thy valour, that Heaven gave me thee as a helpmate." "Now, our Lady bless thee for those words!" said Nina, kissing the hand that hung over her shoulder; "and if I started at the word danger, it was but the woman's thought of thee,--an unworthy thought, my Cola, for glory and danger go together.

And I am as ready to share the last as the first.

If the hour of trial ever come, none of thy friends shall be so faithful to thy side as this weak form but undaunted heart." "I know it, my own Nina; I know it," said Rienzi, rising, and pacing the chamber with large and rapid strides.

"Now listen to me.