Jean Nicot, though a painter, is a plain, honest man, and always pays his debts." "It is a good doctrine in money matters," said Mervale; "as to revenge, it is not so moral, and certainly not so wise.

But is it in your love that Zanoni has crossed your path?
How that, if your suit prosper so well ?" "Ask Viola Pisani that question.

Bah! Glyndon, she is a prude only to thee.

But I have no prejudices.

Once more, farewell." "Rouse thyself, man!" said Mervale, slapping Glyndon on the shoulder.
"What think you of your fair one now ?" "This man must lie." "Will you write to her at once ?" "No; if she be really playing a game, I could renounce her without a sigh.