Pained as I am, Geronimo, I congratulate you cordially.

If I could only obtain the money, and spare you anything disagreeable! I will do all in my power." Mr.Van de Werve joined them, and after the first salutations said to the old Deodati: "I am happy to present to you my friend, the Signor Simon Turchi, who is at the head of the house of the Buonvisi, and who frequently does me the honor to visit me." "Ah! I know him well," said Deodati, cordially taking Simon's hand.

"The signor is from Lucca, and the son of an esteemed friend." "You are welcome this side of the Alps, Signor Deodati," replied Simon Turchi.

"My father often spoke of your mutual friendship.

May God grant you prosperity in Brabant!" "I am under many obligations to you, signor," replied the old Deodati, "for the affectionate interest you have shown in my nephew.