Anything I can do for you during your stay--" "You are very kind.

I will hire horses and return to Terni to-night.

My business in Rome is urgent.

There is some suspense there in my absence." "You will drink a glass before going ?" asked Giovanni; and without waiting for an answer, he strode from the room.
"And what does your Excellency think of your relation ?" asked the curate, when he was alone with the Prince.
"A terrible-looking fellow! But--" The Prince made a face and a gesture indicating a question in regard to the innkeeper's character.
"Oh, do not be afraid," answered the priest.

"He is the most honest man alive." "Of course," returned the Prince, politely, "you have had many occasions of ascertaining that." Giovanni, the innkeeper, returned with a bottle of wine and three glasses, which he placed upon the table, and proceeded to fill.
"By the by," said the Prince, "in the excitement I forgot to inquire for your Signora.