I deplore your inevitable imprisonment.

I withdraw." The Delegato bowed yet again and went to the door.
"That of which you will not speak was known to your friend the Duke of Colle Alto," he said.

"_The Duke knew._" "The Duke is dead," said Michael.
"I am aware of that," said the Delegato, frigidly.

He bowed for the last time, and left the cell, gently closing the door..