Look at the blood in my cheeks! That tells the truth, at all events.

I am utterly ashamed.

I would give my right hand to have not spoken those words! I would almost give my life to undo yesterday if it could be undone--and undo it I will, so far as I can.

I will tell San Miniato what I think of myself, and then I will tell him what I think of him, and that will be enough.

Do you understand me?
I am in earnest." The Marchesa had listened to Beatrice's long speech with open eyes, surprised at the girl's keenness and at her determined manner.