Of these facts I have taken much pains to assure thee, Jacopo.

Blessed St.Mark! that one of the scions of thy great stock should waste his substance for the benefit of a race of unbelievers! But thou hast not named him who seeks thee with this earnestness ?" "As I have yet to learn his errand, before I go further, Signore, it may be well to know more of his wishes." "This reserve is uncalled for.

Thou art not to distrust the prudence of the Republic's ministers, and I should be sorry were the Inquisitors to get an unfavorable opinion of thy zeal.

The individual must be denounced." "I denounce him not.

The most that I can say is, that he hath a desire to deal privately with one, with whom it is almost criminal to deal at all." "The prevention of crime is better than its punishment, and such is the true object of all government.