Ramiro is not to be trusted.

He might tell you that he sets me free, but he dare not do so; he fears that I may have knowledge of his dealings with Vitelli, and assuredly he would break faith with us.

Again the coming of the Duke might be delayed.

Alas!" I ended in despair, "there is nothing to be done but to let things run their course." There was even more in my mind than I expressed.

My mistrust of Ramiro went further than I had explained, and concerning Madonna more closely than it did me.
"Nay, Lazzaro mine," she still protested, "I will attempt it.