As to yourself, you will probably be reluctant to establish yourself for life in this country; but there is no reason why, in time, when your father wishes to retire from business, you should not establish yourself in London, in charge of the English branch of our house." "I am most grateful to you for your offer, signor, which is vastly beyond anything that my ambition could ever have aspired to.

I can only say that I will try my best to do justice to your kindness to me." "I have no fear as to that, Francisco," the merchant said.

"You have shown so much thoughtfulness, in this business, that I shall have no fear of entrusting even weighty affairs of business in your hands; and you must remember always that I shall still consider myself your debtor.

I thoroughly agree with your father's views as to the necessity for your leaving Venice, as soon as possible.

In a few months this matter will have blown over, the angry feelings excited will calm down, and you will then be able to come and go in safety; but at present you were best out of the town, and I have, therefore, arranged with your father that you shall embark tonight on board the Bonito, which sails tomorrow.