But the search became a necessity without any fault of mine.

The presence of at least twenty of my agents in that quarter attracted the curious.

A crowd followed those engaged in the search, and when it was noticed that your summer-house was the only one exempted, the magistrates were openly accused of injustice.

The people were told that this was done by my order; but so great was the commotion that the affair reached the ears of the burgomaster and the constables, and these gentlemen waited on me, urging me to visit your garden likewise, so as to remove all cause of complaint." "This explanation is wholly unnecessary, at least as far as regards myself," interrupted Simon Turchi.

"I desire you to search my country-house as you do all the other dwellings in the vicinity." They were not far from the bridge of Meir, and they ceased speaking, as in so frequented a place they were in danger of being overheard.