For once, fortune hath not been a niggard with me.

I have given them the Neapolitan's signet by way of proof." "Giacomo! dost thou know the hazard of thy temerity?
I hope there is no clue left in the handwriting, or by any other means taken to obtain the ring ?" "Father, though I may have overlooked thy instruction in less weighty matters, not an admonition which touches the policy of Venice hath been forgotten.

The Neapolitan stands accused, and if thy council is faithful, he will be a suspected, if not a banished man." "That the Council of Three will perform its trust is beyond dispute.

I would I were as certain that thy indiscreet zeal may not lead to some unpleasant exposure!" The shameless son stared at the father a moment in doubt, and then he passed into the more private parts of the palace, like one too much accustomed to double-dealing, to lend it a second, or a serious thought.
The senator remained.

His silent walk was now manifestly disturbed by great uneasiness; and he frequently passed a hand across his brow, as if he mused in pain.