As for myself, I beg you not to be displeased with me for accomplishing my duty." "You need offer no excuse, messire," said Simon, speaking more calmly.

"It is but proper and natural to search my garden.

I am irritated solely by the insolence of the people.

Do your duty, and continue to honor me with a friendship of which I am proud, and of which I will always strive to be worthy." "When will it be convenient to you, Signor Turchi, to have the officers visit your house ?" asked the bailiff.
"The time is perfectly indifferent to me." "But appoint an hour; I would regret causing you any inconvenience or trouble." Simon Turchi reflected a moment, and said: "To-morrow morning urgent affairs demand my attention; come then about noon." "Suppose we say two o'clock ?" "Very well; between two and three." "I will call for you to accompany me, signor.

Do not be disturbed by this domiciliary visit; it implies no suspicion, but, as I said before, it is a simple condescension to the populace.