The least indiscretion might disarrange our plans, and be perilous to the stranger.

Come alone, without any attendant." "I will do as you direct," said Geronimo, "but it will be impossible for me to remain until dark.

My uncle will be seriously displeased if I go out again at night without a sufficient guard." "I will not detain you over half an hour." At that moment a servant from the house entered the garden looking for Geronimo.
"Signor Geronimo," he said, "Mr.Van de Werve is inquiring for you, as Miss Van de Werve is about to retire from the company, and Signor Deodati wishes to return home.

He is awaiting you." The two gentlemen followed the servant; on the way, Turchi again said in a low voice: "To-morrow, between the hours of five and six." The old Deodati was already at the door with five or six attendants.

He was displeased by the long absence of his nephew, and was about to remonstrate with him.