They all greeted him with an exclamation of surprise.
"Eh!" he exclaimed, "you are astonished to see me?
I was passing and saw you go in, and as I knew about the grating, I guessed what you came for and followed you.

Is Marzio here ?" "No," answered Gianbattista.

"He said he might perhaps come, but I doubt it.

I fancy he wants to be alone." "Yes," replied Don Paolo thoughtfully, "I daresay he wants to be alone." "He has had a good many emotions to-day," remarked Gianbattista.

"We shall see how he will be this evening.