The poor count is injured mostly in his mind.

Presently you shall see him." "No hurry," observed Uncle John.

"Pleasant place you have here, Duke." "It is very good of you to praise it, signore.

It is my most ancient patrimony, and quite retired and exclusive." "So I see." "The house you have honored by your presence, signore, was erected some three hundred and thirty years ago, by an ancestor who loved retirement.

It has been in my family ever since.