But by the terms of the will, the heirs are allowed only the usufruct of this legacy, and, furthermore, even that is to be forfeited under certain circumstances, as for example, if allegiance be refused to the reigning dynasty, or if the legatee renounce the Roman Catholic faith, or, in the case of a woman, lead an unchaste life.

Any part of the estate thus forfeited goes to the remaining legatees in an equal division, and so you can imagine what a sharp watch the several beneficiaries under this will keep over one another.

A million is no bagatelle; the game is worth the candle.

But to come back to our starting-point, Countess Blanka was joined in marriage with Prince Cagliari as soon as she left the convent.

You must know the prince, at least by reputation; he plays no small part in the political world." "I have met him several times," replied Manasseh.
"At court balls in Vienna, doubtless," said the advocate; "for, old as Cagliari is, he still turns night into day and burns the candle at both ends.