"I am sure I could, but I will not.

I should risk offending you." "No; I will not be angry.

You may guess if you please." Donna Tullia in her turn looked, fixedly at her companion.

They seemed trying to read each other's thoughts.
"Very well," said Ugo at last, "I will tell you.

You would like to see the Astrardente dead and Giovanni Saracinesca profoundly humiliated." Donna Tullia started.