I tell you simply that in treating these two, who love each other, as you are treating them, you are doing a thing unworthy of a man.

Moreover, the law protects your daughter, and I will see that the law does its duty." "Oh, to think that I should have such a monster for a husband," groaned the fat Signora Pandolfi, still rocking herself in her chair, and hardly able to speak through her sobs.
"You will do a bad day's work for yourself and your art when you try to separate us," said Gianbattista between his teeth.
Marzio laughed hoarsely, and turned his back on the rest, beginning to fill his pipe at the chimney-piece.

Don Paolo heard the apprentice's words, and understood their meaning.

He went and laid his hand on the young man's shoulder.
"Do not let us have any threats, Tista," he said quietly.

"Sor Marzio will never do this thing--believe me, he cannot if he would." "Go on," cried Marzio, striking a match.