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The Monk; a romance

CHAPTER II
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I have therefore stolen a moment to inform you, that we lodge in the Strada di San Iago, four doors from the Palace d'Albornos, and nearly opposite to the Barber's Miguel Coello.

Enquire for Donna Elvira Dalfa, since in compliance with her Father-in-law's order, my Sister continues to be called by her maiden name.

At eight this evening you will be sure of finding us: But let not a word drop which may raise a suspicion of my having written this letter.

Should you see the Conde d'Ossorio, tell him ...

I blush while I declare it ...
Tell him that his presence will be but too acceptable to the sympathetic Leonella.
The latter sentences were written in red ink, to express the blushes of her cheek, while She committed an outrage upon her virgin modesty.
Lorenzo had no sooner perused this note than He set out in search of Don Christoval.


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