Since the disappearance of Geronimo, she does nothing but weep and pray; no consideration alleviates her sorrow, nothing consoles her.

If she were suddenly to lose all hope, it might cause her death.

Heavens! Signor Turchi, what has happened to him ?" He arose hastily and regarded in astonishment Simon Turchi, who entered and attempted to speak, but the words seemed to die upon his lips; for he stood trembling in the centre of the room, uttering unintelligible sounds.
He was pale as death.
Deodati arose also, and looked inquiringly at Turchi.
The latter said, hurriedly: "I went to the house of the bailiff; he was not at home.

He has been sent for, and he will be here immediately with his officers to accompany me to my garden.

Oh! I have terrible news to communicate; but my mind wanders, I am losing my senses.