He thought that the discovery of his losses at the gaming-table would inevitably deprive him of all hope of Mary's hand.

My poor friend! he wished to fly from the fate which threatened him, that he might not witness the affliction of his beloved uncle." No one replied to Simon's remarks, and he said, with hypocritical surprise: "How sad you both are! You should rather rejoice at my revelation.

Is it not a happiness to think that Geronimo, although guilty of a fault, is still alive, and not to be forced to believe that he is forever lost to our affection by a frightful death ?" Old Deodati arose and said: "My friends, I must leave you; my mind is troubled; I am ill.

Besides, I wish to discover by the books the truth or falsity of Signor Turchi's statement.

Do not attempt to detain me, I beg you.