When, at his departing, I saw that Ann was in no better heart than I was, but looked right doleful, I thought it was by reason of the sickness which for some while past had now and again fallen on her good father.

Kunz likewise had quitted school, and he could not complain that learning weighed too heavily on his light heart and merry spirit.

He was now serving his apprenticeship in our grand uncle's business, and whereas the traffic was mainly with Venice he was to learn the Italian tongue with all diligence.

Our Magister, who was well-skilled in it, taught him therein, and was, as heretofore, well content to be with us.

Cousin Maud would never suffer him to depart, for it had grown to be a habit with her to care for him; albeit many an one can less easily suffer the presence of a man who needs help, than of one who is himself of use and service.
Master Peter himself, under pretence of exercising himself in the Italian tongue, would often wait upon Dame Giovanna.