"Pay no attention to him." He had always intended to save himself by pretending to go mad, but even Matilde was amazed at his power of acting.
"He will recover," answered Veronica, coldly.

"You can still understand me, at all events, even if he cannot.

You have your choice.

If you tell me the truth, I will not allow any inquiry.

I will take over my fortune, if you have left me any, and for the sake of my father's name, I will not bring you to justice, even if you have ruined me.