You must not rely on Cardinal Sarno, remember, for he is always elsewhere, with his mind far away, and has never helped anybody.

But that Fornaro, that Fornaro!" "He seemed to me very amiable, even kindly disposed," replied Pierre; "and I really think that after our interview, he will considerably soften his report." "He! Why, the gentler he was with you the more grievously he will saddle you! He will devour you, fatten himself with such easy prey.

Ah! you don't know him, _dilizioso_ that he is, ever on the watch to rear his own fortune on the troubles of poor devils whose defeat is bound to please the powerful.

I prefer the other one, Father Dangelis, a terrible man, no doubt, but frank and brave and of superior mind.

I must admit, however, that he would burn you like a handful of straw if he were the master.