Why, when can it have been settled?
Polani has been absent since daybreak, engaged in this matter of the girls, and has been occupied ever since with the council." "I have seen him since he returned," Francis replied; "and though it was only absolutely settled this morning, he has had several interviews with my father on the subject.

I believe he and my father thought that it was better to get me away as soon as possible, as Ruggiero's friends may put down the disgrace which has befallen him to my interference in his first attempt to carry off the girls." "Well, I think you are a lucky fellow anyhow, Francisco, and I hope that I may be soon doing something also.

I shall speak to my father about it, and ask him to get Polani to let me take some voyages in his vessels, so that I may be fit to become an officer in one of the state galleys, as soon as I am of age.

Where are you going now ?" "I am going round to the School of Arms, to say goodbye to our comrades.

After that I am going to Signor Polani's to pay my respects to the signoras.