You were not born to perform deeds of darkness; there has been much light in some of your deeds, there is much light in your soul, much light of truth and of kindness; but at this moment you are performing a deed of darkness.

I am here to-night because you have entered into a shameful bargain.

You say you adore Truth, and you ask a brother if he possess Truth, while you hide the fact that you have already sold him!" During Benedetto's speech, the Minister's friend--himself an Excellency, but of lower rank--had raised his head from the couch at last.

He seemed to be only now beginning to consider the man and what he was saying worthy of attention.

He also seemed amused at the lesson his chief had received.