In the death-trance, I say, for Italy does not die!" "True," said other voices.
"We have this belief in the eternal life of our country, and the belief is the life itself.

But let no strong man among us despise the help of women.

I have seen our cause lie desperate, and those who despaired of it were not women.

Women kept the flame alive.

They worship in the temple of the cause." Ammiani's eyes dwelt fervidly upon the signorina.