Of course there is not enough to go upon; and I could hardly venture to speak of it to Signor Polani, or to accuse a woman, in whom he has perfect confidence, of such frightful treachery on such vague grounds of suspicion.

Still I do suspect her; and I hope, when I go away from Venice, you will, as far as you can, keep an eye upon her." "I do not know how to do that," Matteo said, laughing; "but I will tell my cousins that we don't like her, and advise them, in future, not on any account to stay out after dusk, even if she gives them permission to do so; and if I learn anything more to justify our suspicions, I will tell my cousin what you and I think, though it won't be a pleasant thing to do.

However, Ruggiero is gone now, and I hope we sha'n't hear anything more about him." "I hope not, Matteo; but I am sure he is not the man to give up the plan he has once formed easily, any more than he is to forgive an injury.
"However, here we are at your steps.

We will talk the other matter over another time.

Anyhow, I am glad I have told you what I thought, for it has been worrying me.