In Rome, as it appears, this woman's fate hung by a thread; but all at once she took the insane notion of marrying again.

However, that does not invalidate the contract between us, as the Roman Curia, though it granted her a divorce, did so on terms that will make it impossible to recognise her marriage with a Protestant.

When death overtakes her, it will be as the Princess Cagliari that she leaves this world.

One thing we must remember, however: the Protestant Church will require her to renounce her former faith in order to render her separation from her first husband valid.

Yet, if she does this she will forfeit all claim to her property, which, by the testator's will, can descend only to Roman Catholic heirs." With both hands Rozina drew the prince's head down and whispered in his ear: "She must die before this second marriage takes place." "I shall not meddle with destiny," returned the prince, straightening up again.