I like that man, he is so brave! He is not at all like you." "If you wish me to stay longer, you must not insult me again," said Bosio, not yet seating himself, but resting his hands on the back of a chair as he stood.

"You know very well that I am no more a coward, if it comes to fighting men, than others are.

One need not be cowardly to dread doing such a thing as you are trying to force me to." "It does not seem such a very terrible thing," said Matilde, her tone suddenly changing and growing thoughtful.

"It really does not seem to me such a dreadful thing that you should be Veronica's husband.

Of course I do not speak of the material advantages.