No one spoke again.
Upon turning into Via del Pianto the carriage was stopped by an obstruction.

It had grown darker still and was thundering.

The horses were frightened, and Maria looked anxiously out of the window.

Jeanne, seated opposite Giovanni, asked him in a low tone if he had telegraphed to Don Clemente.

Giovanni answered that Don Clemente had been at Villa Mayda ever since half-past ten.