"I shall be satisfied and ask no questions if Vajdar brings back a leaden casket containing the unhappy woman's remains.

I shall render her the last honours with princely pomp, and shall then give orders to pursue and punish the insurgents who were responsible for her death." Rozina burst out laughing.

It is always too irresistibly funny to see the devil trying to wash himself clean.

Even Cagliari himself was forced to smile.
"Yes," said he, "that is a joke we may laugh at, if you like.

But now hear what I have to say further.