"And it has pleased Heaven to make me your guide." "I will listen to your explanations of the sights with interest." "It is a reversal of the situation, is it not?
When we last met, it was you who guided me, and I humbly followed your instructions.

I did precisely as you told me." "Had I doubted that you would do as I asked, I would not have spoken," answered Corona.
"There was one thing you advised me to do which I have not even attempted." "What was that ?" "You told me to forget you.

I have spent six months in constantly remembering you, and in looking forward to this moment.

Was I wrong ?" "Of course," replied the Duchessa, with a little laugh.

"You should by this time have forgotten my existence.