To flee away swiftly had been well within his right, had been almost a duty.

In his place, Lorenzi would have done the same.

But perhaps Venice would hand him over?
Directly he arrived, he would claim the protection of his patron Bragadino.

Yet this might involve his accusing himself of a deed which would after all remain undiscovered, or at any rate would perhaps never be laid to his charge.

What proof was there against him?
Had he not been summoned to Venice?
Who could say that he went thither as a fugitive from justice?
The coachman maybe, who had waited for him half the night.