The last few days have changed the fortunes of us both.

The Duchessa is gone, and at last I am the master of my own fate.

As for Tato, she has been charmed by the young American signorini, and longs to be like them.
So we come to ask that you forgive the wrong we did you, and that you will now allow us to be your friends." Uncle John was amazed.
"You have decided to reform, Duke ?" he asked.
"Yes, signore.

Not alone for Tato's sake, but because I loathe the life of brigandage.

See; here is my thought.