It was tried here and failed.

If we are overcome by a great power from without, we shall have no choice but to yield, if any of us survive--for we would fight.

But we have nothing to fear from within." "Perhaps not," returned Gouache, thoughtfully.

"I hear such opposite opinions that I hardly know what to think." "I hear that you are to paint Cardinal Antonelli's portrait," said Giovanni.

"Perhaps his Eminence will help you to decide." "Yes; they say he is the cleverest man in Europe." "In that opinion they--whoever they may be--are mistaken," replied Giovanni.