"Oh, Giovanni," she said, "how could I do it ?" "I should have died if you had not," he answered, and clasped her once more in his arms.
"Come," said she, "let us be going down.

It is growing late." When they reached the foot of the tower, they found the Prince walking the rampart alone.

Sister Gabrielle was afraid of the evening air, and had retired into the house.

Old Saracinesca faced them suddenly.

He looked like an old lion, his thick white hair and beard bristling about his dark features.
"My father," said Giovanni, coming forward, "the Duchessa d'Astrardente has consented to be my wife.