Exempted himself from human failings, He is not sufficiently indulgent to those of others; and though strictly just and disinterested in his decisions, his government of the Monks has already shown some proofs of his inflexibility.

But the crowd is nearly dissipated: Will you permit us to attend you home ?' 'Oh! Christ! Segnor,' exclaimed Leonella affecting to blush; 'I would not suffer such a thing for the Universe! If I came home attended by so gallant a Cavalier, My Sister is so scrupulous that She would read me an hour's lecture, and I should never hear the last of it.

Besides, I rather wish you not to make your proposals just at present.' 'My proposals?
I assure you, Segnora....' 'Oh! Segnor, I believe that your assurances of impatience are all very true; But really I must desire a little respite.

It would not be quite so delicate in me to accept your hand at first sight.' 'Accept my hand?
As I hope to live and breathe....' 'Oh! dear Segnor, press me no further, if you love me! I shall consider your obedience as a proof of your affection; You shall hear from me tomorrow, and so farewell.

But pray, Cavaliers, may I not enquire your names ?' 'My Friend's,' replied Lorenzo, 'is the Conde d'Ossorio, and mine Lorenzo de Medina.' ''Tis sufficient.