I hold an important command of six men.

I spend much time in studying the strategy of Conde and Napoleon.

By the bye, I am here on a very important mission." "Indeed!" "I suppose you give yourselves the luxury of never reading the papers in this delightful retreat.

The day before yesterday the Cardinal attempted to arrest our friend Del Ferice--have you heard that ?" "No--what--has he escaped ?" asked Giovanni and Corona in a breath.

But their tones were different.