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The Lion of Saint Mark

CHAPTER 6: The Hut On San Nicolo
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Until today, nobody has been into this room besides ourselves and that woman.

The door was generally left a little open for air, for you see there are no windows here.

She used to go into the next room and come back with our food.

We could see men moving about in there, but they were very quiet, and all spoke in low tones.
"You may think how we upbraided our gouvernante for her treachery, and threatened her with your anger.

She told us we should never be found, and that I might as well make up my mind to marry Ruggiero Mocenigo, for if I did not consent quietly, means would be found to compel me to do so.


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