She had all his secrets: but it was not vain speaking on Barto Rizzo's part; he was master of her will; and on the occasions when he showed that he did not trust her, he was careful at the same time to shock and subdue her senses.

Her report of Vittoria was, that she went to the house of the Signora, Laura Piaveni, widow of the latest heroic son of Milan, and to that of the maestro Rocco Ricci; to no other.

It was also Luigi's report.
"She's true enough," the woman said, evidently permitting herself to entertain an opinion; a sign that she required fresh schooling.
"So are you," said Barto, and eyed her in a way that made her ask, "Now, what's for me to do ?" He thought awhile.
"You will see the colonel.

Tell him to come in corporal's uniform.
What's the little wretch twisting her body for?
Shan't I embrace her presently if she's obedient?
Send to the polizia.

You believe your husband is in the city, and will visit you in disguise at the corporal's hour.