"He is no friend of yours.

He must have come for some particular reason." Bosio said nothing, but turned from her and moved towards a table covered with books.

In an objectless way he opened a volume and looked at the title page.

Matilde followed him with her eyes.
"Well ?" she said presently, "I am waiting.

What did Taquisara have to say?
He is Gianluca's friend--he came with a message.