You see that God himself willed Mr.Van de Werve to remain here until his vengeance was accomplished." "Does she go to Italy to reside ?" "Oh, no; she only goes on a wedding trip.

She will return in the course of a year, when the impression of the perfidy and cruelty of Simon Turchi will be less painful.

Back, back, Master Stephen, they are coming!" From the crowd arose a joyous shout.

Each was anxious to approach Madame Deodati.

Those who did not know her desired to see the noble young woman whose name was so painfully connected with the bloody history of Simon Turchi, and who was esteemed a model of pure virtue, fervent piety, and ideal beauty.